Azerbaijan and Gianluigi Buffon has urged his side to
be ruthless.
Gianluigi Buffon says Italy have no excuses not to secure
qualification for Euro 2016 when they take on Azerbaijan on
Saturday.
Antonio Conte's side head into matchday eight in Group H with
a two-point lead at the top and will book their place at the finals
in France with a victory in Baku.
Buffon is eager for Italy to seize their opportunity to qualify at
the first time of asking, rather than wait for the visit of Norway
next Tuesday.
"We have a big chance which we have to take," said the
Juventus veteran.
"We have to leave the pitch with no regrets. It's always nice to
play big games like this."
Head coach Conte has warned Italy not to underestimate
Azerbaijan, however, with Robert Prosinecki's side having held
Croatia and Norway in a run of three consecutive draws in
qualifying.
"They're our direct rivals. They're a good team, they've grown a
lot," he said to Sky.
"It won't be a walkover. It's in a new stadium, and there will be
lots of people there.
"All this is good, it will help us to stay focused and make sure
we don't underestimate the job we have to do."
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