This match looks like a World Cup semifinal or quarterfinals, however, these teams have failed to qualify for Russia 2018 and have just begun a major rebuilding work for Euro 2020. The Netherlands finished 3rd behind Sweden in their group stage while the Italians suffered playoffs defeat at the hands of the same Swedes.
If you have a good look at the current options that both teams have, you would realize that their failure to qualify for the World Cup is more than to their fall from grace rather than the brilliance of Sweden.
The retirement of several key players have hit the Netherlands hard and Ronald Koeman seems to have a big job on his hands in terms of bringing back the glory days. The current group have the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Giorgino Wijnaldum who reached the Champions League final, but there is so much inexperience withing them with Justin Kluivert leading a new generation.
Italy have a slightly more experienced squad, however, only Mario Balotelli has more than 6 goals for the Azurris and their midfield is led by Alessandro Florenzi who is the only midfielder in the squad who has more than 10 caps.
The Italians have won two and drawn two of their last five friendly matches against the Netherlands.
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