Italian media participant scores for Juventus duo vs France: Cambiaso first rate, Locatelli mediocre

Juventus had two representatives in Italy’s beginning lineup for final evening’s 1-3 defeat by the hands of France within the UEFA Nations League.

Luciano Spalletti chosen Manuel Locatelli as a Regista on the coronary heart of his 3-5-1-1 formation, whereas the versatile Andrea Cambiaso operated on the proper flank as is usually the case with the nationwide crew.

The Azzurri solely needed to keep away from shedding by two objectives or extra to protect their spot on the high of the group, however they failed to take action. As a substitute, Adrien Rabiot cemented himself as the final word hero for France by nodding house two towering headers because of Lucas Digne’s assists.

However, Cambiaso additionally had his second, assembly Federico Dimarco’s cross with a scientific end that left no likelihood for Mike Maignan.

However regardless of getting his identify on the scoresheet, the wingback didn’t obtain flashy notes on the participant scores of essentially the most distinguished Italian newspapers (by way of IlBianconero), however solely gentle grades various between 6/10 and 6.5/10.

For his half, Locatelli was a late addition to the Italian squad following Samuele Ricci’s damage, making a long-awaited return to the Azzurri whereas driving on his constructive Juventus type. Nevertheless, the 26-year-old didn’t do himself any favors with a lackluster show in the course of the park.

The previous Sassuolo man didn’t encourage, and located it onerous to maintain observe with Christopher Nkunku at occasions. Furthermore, he misplaced the aerial on account of his former Juventus ally Rabiot on France’s third objective earlier than being hauled off in favor of Nicolo Rovella. Therefore, Locatelli acquired mediocre grades between 5/10 and 5.5/10.

So it stays to be seen if Spalletti can be prepared to name up the Juventus stalwart as soon as once more, or drop the ball on him, particularly with the likes of Ricci, Rovella and Nicolo Fagioli all vying for the deep-lying playmaker function.