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Italy and France to Face Off in UEFA Nations League
Match Preview and Team News
Italy
* Italy are the reigning European champions, having won the 2020 tournament.
* They have won their last four matches in the UEFA Nations League, scoring 11 goals and conceding 1.
* Roberto Mancini's side will be looking to maintain their perfect record in the competition.
France
* France are the current world champions, having won the 2018 tournament.
* They have won their last three matches in the UEFA Nations League, scoring 9 goals and conceding 2.
* Didier Deschamps' side will be looking to avenge their defeat to Italy in the final of the 2020 European Championship.
Key Players
Jorginho (Italy)
* Jorginho is a key player for Italy, playing as a deep-lying playmaker.
* He is known for his excellent passing ability and his ability to control the tempo of the game.
* He was named UEFA Men's Player of the Year for 2021.
* This is a difficult match to predict, as both teams are very strong.
* Italy have the better recent form in the UEFA Nations League, but France have the better overall quality.
* A draw is a likely outcome, but a win for either team would not be a surprise.
