Italian media predicts that Luciano Spalletti, the Azzurri coach may change the starting line-up. Mateo Retegi, Brian Cristante and Gianluca Mancini are likely to start football.
Spalletti is preparing Italy for their second big game against Spain in Group B. After winning their first game against Albania 2-1 with goals from Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella.UFABET
Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport reports that. Spalletti is considering making three changes to his starting line-up for Thursday’s game against Spain. With changes to three positions: defender, midfielder and striker.
Mancini could start if Spalletti sticks to a 4-2-3-1 formation. With Riccardo Calafiori likely to be out. But there is a possibility of switching to a three-man backline, with the addition of a centre-back from Roma.
In midfield, Cristiano will be deployed to provide more strength and solidity in the middle of the pitch. With either Davide Frattesi or Lorenzo Pellegrini expected to make way.
And in the front, Reteki, a striker from Genoa may start instead of Gianluca Scamacca because his style of play is more pressing than the striker from Atalanta who is big and a finisher.
The 65-year-old was keeping his cards close to his chest about his team selection for Thursday’s game.
“I’ve not had any news on who’s starting for Spain.” Spalletti added.
“It is one of the most important matches of my career. I’ve already been through some important games, but this is certainly one of those that’s right up there.