Graziano Pelle insists Italy are improving ahead of Euro 2016 despite the disappointing defeat against Belgium as they prepare to welcome Romania on Tuesday.
Italy took the lead through Antonio Candreva's third-minute goal in Friday's friendly in Brussels, but the world's top ranked nation rebounded to record a 3-1 win.
"If you watch the game back, there were some good things. We are improving in many areas, there are several months until the Euros and we are here to get better," Pelle said ahead of the match in Bologna.
"Belgium are a great team, but Friday's match could have been a different outcome.
"I don't think there are any easy teams and it will be a difficult tournament. Belgium have good quality and are the number one team in the FIFA rankings.
"I have faith, as does the entire squad. I am happy that the coach chose difficult nations for these friendlies, as it's better to spot issues early and deal with them. It's a sign of our ambition."
Milan's Mattia De Sciglio started at left-back against Belgium, but is struggling with a muscle injury picked up in training and is unlikely to be risked.
Romania finished as runners-up to Northern Ireland in Group F of qualifying and are on a 14-match unbeaten run, with their last defeat coming in June 2014.
"We wanted a match like the one against Italy, who are one of the best teams in Europe," he said.
"Let's not forget that Italy is playing a sixth consecutive European championship, is a previous world champion with many great players and experienced players. I think it will boost the team."
