has a muscular downside, however , , and are anticipated to start out for Italy in opposition to Luxembourg.
It kicks off on the Stade de Luxembourg on Wednesday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
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That is the primary of two pleasant matches beneath interim coach Silvio Baldini, together with Sunday’s journey to Greece.
Promoted from the Below-21 bench for these two video games, he has known as up largely uncapped gamers who’re wanting to show themselves, together with veteran captain .
New Italy on present in Luxembourg
ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – MARCH 31: of Bosnia & Herzegovina competes for the ball with Marco Palestra of Italy in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy at Stadion Bilino Polje on March 31, 2026 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Picture by Getty Photos/Getty Photos)
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Palestra had been set to start out after sparking a bidding conflict price €50m on the switch market, however
As an alternative, Costantino Favasuli of Catanzaro is predicted to step in at right-back, as he can play on both flank.
left-back Bartesaghi is chosen for the left aspect of defence, round ’s and ’s 20-year-old .
CREMONA, – MARCH 01: Davide Bartesaghi of in motion in the course of the Serie A match between and AC Milan at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 01, 2026 in Cremona (Picture by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Photos)
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, together with Fiorentina midfielder , of and Roma’s Pisilli.
The trident assault in a 4-3-3 formation must be Roma-owned , striker Pio Esposito, and FC’s Koleosho.
EMPOLI – MARCH 26: Cher Ndour U21 celebrates after scoring a aim in the course of the UEFA Below 21 EURO Qualifier match between Italy U21 and North Macedonia U21 at Stadio Carlo Castellani on March 26, 2026 in Empoli. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photos)
Italy (possible 4-3-3): Donnarumma; Favasuli, Chiarodia, Comuzzo, Bartesaghi; Ndour, Lipani, ; Cherubini, Pio Esposito, Koleosho