Dragoni and Salvai set sights on World Cup qualification
Italy's women's national team is preparing for their upcoming match against Belarus, aiming to secure a path to the World Cup with strong home support.
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The Italy women's national team is in final preparations for their upcoming match against Belarus. Cecilia Salvai, a defensive stalwart who recently lifted the Serie A Women's Cup, emphasized the squad's collective strength and the responsibility of the veterans to guide the younger players.
«We no longer want to be a surprise package, but to establish ourselves as a great team. We have an important target to achieve and we want to do it,» Salvai stated. The 32-year-old noted that the Franchi stadium has historically been a lucky venue for the Azzurre, serving as the site where they secured previous World Cup and Euro qualifications.
Midfielder Giulia Dragoni, 19, echoed these sentiments, describing the national team environment as a tight-knit family. «Thanks to my experiences between Italy and abroad, I feel I have grown and I want to put my qualities at the service of the team,» Dragoni said. «We know we have to face tough and intense matches, but we will do everything we can to make our dream come true.»
The match in Florence will also feature a performance by singer-songwriter Michele Bravi, continuing the team's ongoing collaboration with Italian music artists to enhance the matchday experience for the fans.