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Real Madrid coach Ancelotti: Italy better than Uruguay

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is backing Italy to defeat Uruguay in their World Cup crunch game. The Azzurri need at least a point on Tuesday in order to progress in the tournament.

"It went badly against Costa Rica, but they have to concentrate on Uruguay, which is the most important game," Ancelotti told ANSA.

"Italy need to be wary of Uruguay's attacking potential, but they have problems at the back, as seen against Costa Rica and England.

"It is very positive for the Azzurri that they can rely on two out of three results. Uruguay will be forced to go on the attack and it'll allow Italy space on the counter."

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