THE’Italyin the match at San Siro against France which will close the group stage of the Nations League, should give continuity to the 3-5-1-1 adopted for some time by coach Luciano Spalletti. However, changes are expected at the men’s level, compared to the lineup that started Thursday evening’s match against Belgium (won 0-1 away thanks to Tonali’s decisive goal).
The technical commissioner’s main doubt is linked to the ownership of Stretcher. The Inter player could start from the bench, leaving the place in the attacking midfield to Raspadori or to Maldini which was tried in that position. “Maldini gives me the impression of having the easy shot, the substance of being able to create something super easy and exclusive,” Spalletti said on the eve of the match. For the advanced reference role, it is a run-off between Kean And Retegui. The Atalanta player started against Belgium, while against France Spalletti could launch the centre-forward who is doing well with Fiorentina from the first minute. The other change could be the midfield, with Locatelli as director in place of Rovella. midfield completed by Frattesi and Tonali as interior players, with Cambiaso and Dimarco occupying the flanks. Finally, few doubts about the defensive line, which will be made up of Di Lorenzo, Buongiorno and Bastoni and will have the task of protecting Donnarumma’s goal.
ITALY (3-5-1-1): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Buongiorno, Bastoni; Cambiaso, Frattesi, Locatelli, Tonali, Dimarco; Maldini; Kean.