Italy and Belgium will face off for a place in the Euro 2020 semi finals. They meet in Munich on Friday for their quarter-final tie (kick-off at 8 p.m. BST).Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard are both still questionable. Both were hurt in the last-16 match against Portugal - De Bruyne sustained an ankle injury and Hazard pulled a hamstring – they have not practiced this week, even on Thursday before the team flew from Germany.Roberto Martinez, Belgium coach, stated that Eden will not be able to play tomorrow due to a soft injury. Kevin may have a ligament problem."We are aware that we are fighting against the clock, but we will wait until the very last moment to make the decision. Although we have seen some improvement, tomorrow will reveal if they are able to participate. We cannot at this time make a decision.Image: Eden Hazard was taken to the hospital by Belgium's medical staff after pulling up during their victory over PortugalMartinez said that it was disappointing that the two teams were meeting at this stage, despite their maintaining a winning record at Euro 2020."We are the top two teams statistically at this tournament. Martinez said that two teams have won 14 consecutive games at the European Championship."It's a shame that we have to face one another in the quarter-final. It's the tournament's quality, I think, and we should be prepared for it. There aren't many secrets. Both sides look like clubs teams, and tomorrow's game will be decided by the smallest details.Image: Thorgan Hazard won a stunning victory against Portugal in the last-16Italy conceded their first goal in 19:28 minutes against Austria in Saturday's 2-1 last-16 win. They also excelled in attack scoring nine goals in four matches.However, Mancini may not be more conservative if he faces Belgium, who have won four of the four Euro 2020 games.Mancini stated, "We will play ourselves," despite the fact that we are up against one of the most powerful teams in the world. "If they are at the top of FIFA rankings for three consecutive years, that means they have been very successful for a long period. But we will still play our game.Image: Italy's players celebrate their Euro 2020 victory over AustriaWe could make some adjustments if things don't go according to plan. But we have a style of play that Belgium has, and we can do the same. It will be an amazing game of football, I'm sure. The team that makes the most mistakes will win.The main attacking threat to Belgium is familiar to the Azzurri defense with Romelu Lukaku. He has scored three goals at Euro 2020 and will spearhead the attack by Martinez side at the Allianz Arena.Lukaku was named Player of the year in Serie A as Inter Milan won their first top-flight title after 11 years.Giorgio Chiellini, defender, said that "we have a lot respect for Lukaku" because he had a fantastic season for Inter. "We saw him as a match-winner, and an important player all season."It would be a disservice for Belgium to claim that they are all about Romelu Lukaku, but they have top players throughout the pitch. We will continue to prepare the same way we have always done, with an eye on Lukaku as well as their other top players.News from the teamImage: Italy's defender Giorgio Chiellini will return to Italy on FridayBelgium will have their remaining squad ready for the quarter-final, with Hazard and De Bruyne still to be confirmed.Italy has no new injuries, and Chiellini will return to the team after suffering a thigh injury in the last-16 match against Austria.Opta statsThis will be the fifth meeting between Belgium & Italy at a major tournament. All four previous meetings were in the group stage, in the 1980, 2000, and 2016 World Cups. Italy won three of the four matches and drew one.Belgium has played against no side at major tournaments without defeating Italy (4, level with France or Germany), while Italy's only European opponents have been Germany (9) and Austria (5).For the fourth consecutive tournament, Italy has reached the quarterfinals of the European Championship. The penalty shootout has been the decisive factor in each of the three previous appearances at this stage. In 2008, Spain eliminated Italy and in 2016, Germany defeated Italy. England advanced to 2012. That account for three of Italy’s five European Championship penalty shootouts, more than any other country before 2020.Belgium has won seven of the last eight matches at European Championships. The exception to this run was at Euro 2016, where they lost 3-1 against Wales.It has won all four matches at EURO 2020. They have never won five consecutive European Championship finals games. Only twice before have they won five or more consecutively at major tournaments (World Cup/Euros). In 1934, they won seven consecutive World Cups and in 1938 they won five.Germany win verdict and team selection vs UkraineEngland is now the favourite to win Euro 2020 after beating Germany. Jamie Carragher was able to give his verdict on England's historic victory over Germany when he joined Sky Sports Football Euros Podcast. He discusses why Gareth Southgate's team could reach new heights, and also evaluates the key players in the squad.Part two of the show features Peter Smith and Sky Sports' football writer Charlotte Marsh, who join Adam Smith, Sky Sports data editor Adam Smith, to discuss the other quarter-finals. They also work out who will advance from the ties between the Czech Republic vs Denmark, Belgium vs Italy, or Switzerland vs Spain.
