Netherlands vs. Italy: Date, Time, Live Stream and TV Schedule for 2017 Friendly

The Netherlands will hope to salvage some pride when they meet Italy in an international friendly at the Amsterdam ArenA on Tuesday, the first match since the sacking of manager Danny Blind.

It's a chance for the Oranje to make amends after their recent 2-0 defeat to Bulgaria in a qualifier for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, a result which prompted Blind's dismissal.

Blind was sacked on Sunday after two years in charge, with the news being confirmed in a statement from the KNVB (h/t the FIFA World Cup Twitter account).

Losing to Bulgaria left the Netherlands fourth in Group A, trailing leaders France by six points. By contrast, Italy are keeping pace with Spain in Group G, with both teams level on 13 points, according to the same source.

Before a preview, here are the schedule and viewing details for this friendly: 

Date: Tuesday, March 28

Time: 7:45 p.m. BST, 2:45 p.m. ET

TV Info: beIN Sports

Live Stream: fuboTV

Preview

While the Dutch have stumbled recently, the Azzurri have been winning with room to spare thanks to a core of exciting young talents. Manager Giampiero Ventura recently lauded the promise the future holds for this burgeoning generation after Italy beat Albania 2-0 on Friday.

Speaking to Rai Sports (h/t ESPN FC), Ventura said: "We are starting the work here. Those who didn't play today will play tomorrow or the day after. There are many young and new players who are gaining experience, and we've got everything in place to have a strong future for the Azzurri."

Ventura has a point, as there is a clutch of youthful defenders breaking through at once. An article from Forza Italian Football heaped praise on three 22-year-old centre-backs: Atalanta's Mattia Caldara, Juve's Daniele Rugani and AC Milan's Alessio Romagnoli.

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Italy's young defence may not be tested too much by a struggling Netherlands attack, though. The Dutch need inspiration from senior figures such as winger Arjen Robben and Liverpool playmaker Georginio Wijnaldum.

However, what is really hurting the Netherlands is the struggles of Eredivisie players like Ajax maestro Davy Klaassen to make the grade on the international stage. PSV Eindhoven attacker Luuk de Jong has also floundered when given the chance up front.

Those who follow the Netherlands will be hopeful that a change in manager can be a catalyst for an upturn in fortunes, though, with Fred Grim to take temporary charge against the Italians, per MailOnline's Amitai Winehouse.

KNVB football director Jean Paul Decossaux told the Dutch FA's website (h/t the Press Association, via the Guardian) how fears of reaching the World Cup forced the decision to dump Blind: "Because the sporting results are disappointing and it will now be difficult to qualify for the World Cup in Russia, we feel unfortunately we have to say goodbye to him."

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The first step to restoring faith in the Netherlands' World Cup hopes has to be winning this marquee friendly.

By contrast, Italy are on an upward trajectory and will arrive in confident mood on Tuesday. Expect the likes of Andrea Belotti and Ciro Immobile to run a suspect Dutch defence ragged.