At the stadium King Baudouin of Brussels theItaly is looking for the point it needs to qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals. To get the pass it will be enough not to lose this evening against the Belgium. A month ago in Rome it ended 2-2, with the Azzurri leading 2-0 and then recovering after Pellegrini was sent off. Donnarumma and his teammates lead the A2 group with 10 points, ahead of France who they will face on Sunday at San Siro on the last day of the group stage. The Red Devils, third in the standings with 4 points, are obliged to win the two remaining matches to avoid the playout. Refereeing entrusted to the Romanian Radu Petrescu, assisted by his compatriots Ghinguleac and Grigoriu. Fourth Officer Birsan. Popa and Chivulete at VAR. Kick-off at 8.45pm.
HOW BELGIUM ARRIVES – Tedesco finds Lukaku, absent from Euro2024, but the list of those unavailable is very long. The coach of Italian origins relies on a rejuvenated squad in which the absences, for different reasons, of senators Courtois and De Bruyne stand out. Among the new entries in this round of call-ups is Juventus player Mbangula, promoted from the U21 team to replace the injured De Ketelaere. Doku, Fofana and Seys are also out. Big Rom will lead the attack, Bakayoko, Openda and Trossard should act behind him.
HOW ITALY ARRIVES – Compared to the double match in October, Spalletti loses Calafiori and Ricci. Room for Buongiorno at the center of the defense, with Bastoni brought back to the left wing role and Di Lorenzo confirmed on the right. In the control room, however, Rovella is favored over Locatelli to start, flanked in the middle of the pitch by Frattesi and Tonali. No doubt about the external lanes, where Cambiaso and Dimarco will push. The innovation tested in the finishing involves the use of the returning Barella on the attacking midfield, behind Retegui.