We146;ll give them hell: Romania to Italy

But Romania are reading nothing into Italy8217;s collapse against the Dutch, Chivu said. 8220;Italy are world champions and are still a great team. They were beaten, but you cannot say that they are now a bad team. Everybody can have a bad day,8221; Chivu said.

The midfielder, who plays in Serie A for Inter Milan, said he had not been asked by coach Victor Piturca for his inside knowledge on any of the Italian players he knows best.

8220;What more can I say about Italy? Everybody knows Italy. I have not been giving any advice,8221; Chivu said. 8220;We have a coach who is preparing us very well and he knows enough about Italy. He will make sure we are ready.8221;

Romania defended well against the French, but did not create many chances, and Chivu said the fans can expect much of the same against Italy in Zurich.

8220;Of course, we will try to create more opportunities. But we have a game plan and the main priority is not to lose first. We must be careful,8221; he said. Romania play Netherlands in their final group match next Tuesday.