The Azzurre have been improving since Andrea Soncin took over but they have been drawn in a tough group

A poor Nations League and an injury troubled buildup has taken the shine off Marko Saloranta’s side after an impressive qualifying campaign

The hosts have lost the veteran Ramona Bachmann but Lia Wälti’s leadership gives them hope

The Azzurre have been improving since Andrea Soncin took over but they have been drawn in a tough group

Things have been up and down under Christian Wück but five wins out of six this year means the quarter-finals are in sight