The Stadio Cino e Lillo del Duca in Ascoli will host the Elite League fixture between Italy U20s and their German counterparts on 24 March, as confirmed by the FIGC today. Alberto Bollini’s side will play their final fixture of the tournament four days later (28 March) in Sarpsborg, Norway, against the Norwegians.

The Under-20 National Team’s last match saw them beat Romania 7-0 in Sassuolo on 15 November, with the Azzurrini currently sitting one point behind the table-topping Romanians and Germany. Therefore, the upcoming clash against the latter could prove decisive.

Elite League standings

Germania and Romania 9 points, ITALY 8, England 7, Portugal 6, Poland and Norway 5, Czech Republic 4.