Below are the official lineups for France-Italy, a match valid for the first day of the Nations League group stage. Surprise in the Azzurri lineup: Lorenzo Pellegrini preferred to Giacomo Raspadori, Spalletti opted for an even more conservative team that will take the field with 3-5-1-1. Cambiaso won the ballot with Bellanova, while the defense in front of Donnarumma confirmed Di Lorenzo, Bastoni and Calafiori.
On the other side, France lines up Mbappè as a centre forward with Griezmann, Olise and Barcola behind him. Three Milan players take to the field: Maignan, Theo Hernandez and Fofana. Konatè is a surprise in defence, preferred to Upamecano.
FRANCE-ITALY, THE OFFICIAL LINE-UPS
France (4-2-3-1) – Maignan; Clauss, Konatè, Saliba, Theo Hernandez; Kante, Y.Fofana; Griezmann, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe. Available: Samba, Areola, Koundè, Digne, Upamecano, Koné, Zaire-Emery, Guendouzi, Kolo Muani, Dembele, Thuram. Technical Commissioner: Didier Deschamps.
Italy (3-5-1-1) – Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo; Pellegrini; Retegui. Available: Vicario, Meret, Gatti, Okoli, Good morning, Bellanova, Udogie, Beans, Brescianini, Raspadori, Zaccagni, Kean. Technical Commissioner: Luciano Spalletti.