Luciano Spalletti picks his last Italy beginning XI in opposition to Moldova, together with a debut for Fiorentina’s Luca Ranieri, with Davide Frattesi, Samuele Ricci, Federico Dimarco and Andrea Cambiaso stepping in.
It kicks off on the at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT, 20.45 CET).
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It is a totally unusual scenario, as coach Spalletti already , and that is his final recreation after the disastrous 3-0 defeat in Norway.
It stays a vital 2026 World Cup qualifier and the Azzurri have to win by as many objectives as doable, however on the similar time know the CT is altering but once more.
FLORENCE, ITALY – OCTOBER 07: Head coach Italy Luciano Spalletti speaks with the media throughout press convention at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on October 07, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Claudio Villa/Getty Photos)
Verona defender Diego Coppola impressed on his debut, however is dropped to the bench, with Ranieri coming in for his first senior cap.
The midfield is basically remodeled, as Cambiaso and Dimarco substitute Davide Zappacosta and Future Udogie, whereas Torino’s Ricci is in for Nicolò Rovella and Frattesi will get the nod fairly than his Inter teammate Nicolò Barella.
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The assault stays the identical, largely via lack of options, as Moise Kean is injured.
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 20: Giacomo Raspadori reacts throughout the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal leg one match between Italy and Germany at Stadio San Siro on March 20, 2025 in Milan. (Photograph by Alex Grimm/Getty Photos)
Moldova have performed two video games on this World Cup qualifying marketing campaign and misplaced each, 5-0 to Norway and 3-2 to Estonia.
Italy vs. Moldova line-ups
Italy: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Ranieri; Cambiaso, Frattesi, Ricci, Tonali, Dimarco; Retegui, Raspadori
Moldova: Avram; Baboglo, Mudrac, Dumbravanu; Platica, Ionita, Bodisteanu, Reabciuk; Caimacov, Nicolaescu, Postolachi
Ref: Schnyder (SUI)
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