Buffon praises Italy's competitiveness in upcoming Germany match

Gianluigi Buffon, former Italian goalkeeper, stated that Italy is not an underdog in the upcoming Nations League quarter-finals against Germany. He praised the team's competitiveness and their coach, Luciano Spalletti, ahead of the matches in Milan and Dortmund. Italy aims to bounce back from a disappointing exit at Euro 2024, where they were title holders. They qualified for the quarter-finals by performing well in a tough group with France, Belgium, and Israel. Buffon noted Italy's strong history against Germany in knockout matches, highlighting past victories in major tournaments. He emphasized the importance of competing at a high level in the upcoming games.