Donnarumma: ‘Italy want to control the game, but World Cup wound still painful’

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma spoke to Sky Sport Italia ahead of Friday's Nations League match against Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The fixture represents Italy's first competitive game under Roberto Mancini since losing the 2026 World Cup play-off final on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Donnarumma stated that the squad avoided discussing the painful play-off defeat and is instead focused on moving forward with a proactive, controlling style of play. He also praised incoming young players, noting that Cagliari midfielder Alessandro Romano is tipped to start.