Probable Lineup: Italy vs France
Chiellini, Bonucci Return to Italy
The 2023 UEFA Nations League Final Four is set to begin on October 6 when Spain and Italy, both vying for their first Nations League title, begin play. The Italians will face France in their semi-final matchup, looking to dethrone the current Nations League champions.
Injury Woes for Italy
Italy will be missing key players in this match due to injuries, including Federico Chiesa, Marco Verratti, Nicolo Zaniolo, and Alessandro Bastoni. Missing these key players will force Italy coach Roberto Mancini to make some changes to his starting lineup.
Giorgio Chiellini, who recently left Juventus, and Leonardo Bonucci, who just signed a new contract with the Bianconeri, are both expected to start in defense. They will be joined by two other Juventus players, Mattia De Sciglio and Danilo.
Veterans Lead the Way
In midfield, Jorginho, who just won the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award, and Nicolo Barella are expected to start. Veteran Lorenzo Insigne could also get the start alongside AC Milan's Sandro Tonali.
Up front, Giacomo Raspadori, who recently transferred to Napoli from Sassuolo, could get the start alongside Inter's Lautaro Martinez. Ciro Immobile is another option for Mancini, but he has been struggling with injuries this season.
Probable Lineup: Italy vs. France
- Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Defense: Mattia De Sciglio, Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci, Danilo
- Midfield: Nicolo Barella, Jorginho, Lorenzo Insigne, Sandro Tonali
- Forwards: Giacomo Raspadori, Lautaro Martinez
