There was a behind-closed-doors training session for the Italy national team this morning at the “Bernard Gasset” sports centre. The squad are preparing for their final Group E fixture against the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday evening in Lille. There was a gym session for Gigi Buffon who has been suffering from a cold since yesterday whilst Antonio Candreva has been training separately as he looks to recover from the hamstring injury he sustained against Sweden. Earlier in the day, Montpellier HSC President Louis Nicollin paid a visit to the Azzurri and was pleased to receive a signed shirt from captain Gigi Buffon.
Tomorrow morning at 11:00, the team will start their final training session at Montpellier before they head to Lille where around 8,000 Italy fans will be waiting for them on Wednesday. At 18:30, the players will inspect the pitch at the Stade Pierre Mauroy and then coach Antonio Conte will speak to the media in a subsequent press conference.
The photo shows Montpellier HSC President Louis Nicollin receiving a signed shirt from Gianluigi Buffon.
Italy’s EURO 2016 schedule
Monday 20th
10.30 Training session – behind CLOSED DOORS
14.30 Media activity: Press conference – Casa Azzurri MC
Tuesday 21st
11:00 Training session – behind CLOSED DOORS
afternoon Team transfer to Montpellier’s Airport’
16.30 Flight departure to Lille
18.10 Scheduled arrival to Lille, transfer to the stadium
18.30 Pitch inspection
19:00 Press conference with the coach and one player
Wednesday 22nd
21.00 Match: Italy vs. Republic of Ireland
followed by post match Media activities – stadium and team to return to Montpellier
Info For The Media
You are kindly reminded that:
§ Access to the Casa Azzurri Media Centre and to the training pitch in Grammont will be permitted from 30 minutes prior to the start of training exclusively to UEFA EURO 2016 accredited media staff. Any changes to the schedule and other logistical information for the media will be made available at figc.it, through the FIGC’s social media channels and on the UEFA MIS platform.