De Bruyne's transfer to Napoli has given him a new perspective on Italy, as he now plays in the country. "For me, it's different," he said, as reported by RTBF. This change in perspective is likely due to his new surroundings, as he now has a closer look at the Italian national team.
The match against Italy marks the start of a new Nations League campaign for Belgium. De Bruyne believes that the team takes the tournament seriously, stating, "It's a mini-tournament. We need to start well and then we can consider going further." This shows that De Bruyne is focused on the team's performance and is eager to make a good start.
De Bruyne also thinks that Italy needs to change their mentality, as they have missed two World Cups in recent years. He believes that Italy should focus more on young players, which could bring a fresh perspective to the team. Meanwhile, Belgium has started a new chapter under their new coach, Mark van Bommel, and De Bruyne hopes that the players will quickly understand his ideas.