France did not meet the expectations that indicated that it was the main favorite to win the title in the last Eurocup and Italy They didn’t even perform in that tournament as expected from a team that has historically been synonymous with competitiveness. The ‘bleu’ were disappointed by an unstoppable Spain in the semi-finals and the ‘Azzurra’ didn’t even make it past the round of 16 against Switzerland. This Friday (8:45 pm) they face off The Princes Park as a setting, in a rivalry that is undoubtedly the highlight of the day in terms of national team matches that at the same time means for both a good opportunity to assert themselves.
In the case of France It has been raining ever since Didier Deschamps He arrived at the office and seemed to have several liters left before said coach stepped aside. However, if in the 2018 World Cup in Russia and in the 2021 Nations League it is not so important that the game is not brilliant because the ‘bleu’ won the title in both cases, when, as in the Eurocup last summer, the Hindi does not end with lifting the trophy, the doubts become latent. So in a way what happened tonight was a little test for France of Deschampswho must once and for all fall in love through the game.
This fight seems to be more important for Luciano’s reconstruction of Italy Spalletti. The said coach came to the Eurocup with a record of seven games in charge of the ‘Azzurra’ without knowing defeat, but in the continental tournament he performed below expectations, even though he knew he was not among the main candidates to win. The ‘tifosi’ understand that the moment is complicated and the team must grow as such in the absence of great superstars in the squad, but at the same time be patient around the Italian team and the team itself Spalletti It won’t be forever.
As for the eleven of each, the teams are expected to be similar to those seen in the last Euro Cup and without any major developments. However, it is worth noting that Deschamps don’t count on the madridistas in France Camavinga and Tchouaméniboth injured, and who could debut Bade (Seville), Manu Kone (Rome) and Michael Olise (Bayern). In Italy, those that can be issued are Caleb Okoli (Leicester) and Marco Brescianini (Atalanta).
Possible lineups
France: Maignan; Koundé, Saliba, Konaté, Theo Hernández; Kanté, Zaire-Emery; Dembele, Griezmann, Thuram, Mbappé.
Italy: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Buongiorno, Bastoni; Cambiaso, Fagioli, Frattesi, Dimarco; Pellegrini, Retegui, Zaccagni
Referee: Sandro Schärer (Switzerland)
stadium: The Park of the Princes
Time: 20.45
Source: La Verdad
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