There was nothing to gain for the Azzurri against France. © IIHF

Eight failures and high bankruptcy: tough time for Italy's U18s

Italy's U18 national team is going through a difficult moment at the World Cup Division 1, Group B in Tallinn, Estonia. On Friday there was another defeat for the Azzurrini, who were severely weakened.

19 April 2024

From: det

Italy's U18 national team is fighting to stay in the 1st Division, Group B. Just in this delicate phase, coach Robert Chizzali's team is hit by a flu epidemic.

On Friday, no fewer than eight players were missing from the match against France due to illness. With just nine forwards and four defensemen (that's not even three lines), there was nothing to be gained. In the end it was 0:6.

The last match is on the program on Saturday. The opponent is South Korea from 18.30:XNUMX p.m. For Italy this will be a game of fate to stay in the league. Coach Chizzali hopes that one or two sick people will come back into the lineup.