Italy-France, when it is played and formations. Kean ahead of Retegui

Milan, 17 November 2024 – Few, after the disaster of Euro 2024, they would have predicted aItaly already qualified with one round to spare for the quarter-finals of Nations League in the context of perhaps the most complicated group, for a result that also means entry into the top seeds for the qualifications for the 2026 FIBA WC: and yet it is so thanks to the away success against Belgium, in a match in which the 'x' sign would have been enough. Now, the last piece to be put in place to crown a faster than expected rebirth is to secure the top of the Group 2 di Lega A: to do this, a draw or even a defeat with just one goal difference in the match against is enough France scheduled Sunday, November 17 20.45 al Meazza. In the sights of the Azzurri, in addition to what has already been achieved, a better draw for the quarter-finals and access to the playoffs for the 2026 FIBA WC, which could be useful in case of failure to qualify independently.

Probable lineups

Italy (3-5-1-1): Donnarumma; Gatti, Buongiorno, Bastoni; Di Lorenzo, Tonali, Locatelli, Frattesi, Udogie; Barella; Kean. Coach: Spalletti

France (4-3-3): Maignan; Koundé, Konaté, Upamecano, T. Hernandez; Zaire-Emery, Kanté, Rabiot; Barcola, M. Thuram, Nkunku. Coach: Deschamps

TV schedule and where to watch Italy-France on TV and streaming

Italy-France (kick-off at 20.45) will be broadcast live on TV exclusively by Rai 1. Streaming to your device is also available RaiPlay.

Here Italy

Having done the bulk of the work and with the desire to close this phase in the best possible way by taking first place, Luciano Spalletti will not disdain a slight turnover, which could see in action about one change per department. Up front in the 3-5-1-1 now customary Moise Kean should leapfrog in the hierarchies Mateo Retegui, disappointing in Belgium, with Nicolo Barella instead confirmed in the almost unprecedented role of second striker. On the left Destiny Udogy it should make you catch your breath Frederick Dimarco, with Giovanni Di Lorenzo who should be used as a right-back, his most suitable role, thus leaving him on the bench Andrew Cambiaso: in the middle of the field it will be up to Sandro Tonali, Manuel Locatelli e Davide frattesi, with Nicolo Rovella which should therefore give way despite the excellent performance of Brussels. Between the posts confirmed Gianluigi Donnarumma, with Federico Gatti, Alessandro Good morning e Alessandro Sticks for his protection.

France here

Without Kylian Mbappé (by choice), Didier Deschamps he dreams of the feat also to redeem the heavy 1-3 of the first leg. The chosen module will be a 4-3-3 open from Mike Maignan, with Jules Koundé, Ibrahima Konate, Dayot Upamecano e Theo Hernandez in defense: in midfield there will be Warren Zaire-Emery, Adrien Rabiot e N'Golo Kanté, while in attack it should be up to Bradley Barcola, Marcus Thuram e Christopher Nkunku.

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