Italy will be looking to bounce back from their frustrating 2-2 draw against Belgium as they face Israel in their next UEFA Nations League fixture. Despite playing with ten men for much of that game against the Belgian side, Italy remain top of Group 2 and will be confident of securing a victory in Udine.
Meanwhile, Israel, who are yet to pick up a point in this campaign, have struggled against the elite teams in League A and are in danger of relegation.
Israel will hope to put up a stronger fight, but their form in this competition has been poor, losing to Belgium, Italy, and France.
With several key players missing, they face a tough challenge against an Italian side eager to continue their positive momentum and move closer to qualification for the next stage.
Italy Predicted Lineup
Luciano Spalletti will be forced to make at least one change due to the suspension of Lorenzo Pellegrini, who received a red card in the draw against Belgium.
Despite the absence of key players like Nicolo Barella and Federico Chiesa, Italy’s squad depth should allow them to field a competitive lineup. Giacomo Raspadori is expected to partner with Mateo Retegui up front, while Daniel Maldini could earn his first cap.
In midfield, Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Fagioli are likely to take on key roles, while Andrea Cambiaso will continue to provide support on the flanks after impressing in recent matches.
Italy will once again rely on their strong defensive core, with Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal and Alessandro Bastoni marshalling the backline.
Italy Predicted Lineup to face Israel
Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori; Cambiaso, Fagioli, Ricci, Tonali, Dimarco; Raspadori, Retegui
Here is how the side last lined up
Israel Predicted Lineup
Ran Ben Shimon’s Israel team is struggling in this Nations League campaign and will be without their captain Eli Dasa and young striker Dor Turgeman. Leeds United winger Manor Solomon is also sidelined with a hamstring injury. In their absence, Israel…
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Publish date : 2024-10-14 11:13:25
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