Italy U20 MNT midfielder, Matteo Prati is expecting a tough battle from Nigeria U20, in the Group D clash at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, later today.

Both teams have three points from their first game, but the Italians lead the Group due to better goal difference. ​

Winners of today’s game will advance to the round of 16, and Prati is confident Italy will do well.

“They (Flying Eagles) come from a victory, and they will be full confidence,” the midfielder was quoted on the Italian FA website.

“We will have to oppose the same test we had with Brazil made up of concentration, intensity and the strength of this group.”​