France-Italy, the probable formations

France-Italy, the probable formations

Italy and France will face each other on the first day of Group D of the European Under-21 Championships. Kickoff at 8:45 p.m. at the Cluj Arena. Coach Nicolato will be able to count on many exponents already on the roster of the senior national team.

Ripoll should rely on the offensive trident composed of Gouiri, Kalimuendo and Barcola. In the middle of the field trust Le Fée, Caqueret and Thuram. The Azzurri, on the other hand, should field the tandem composed of Colombo and Gnonto from 1′ in attack. In defense, protecting Carnesecchi, there will be Scalvini, Okoli and Lovato.

Probable formations

FRANCE (4-3-3): Meslier; Nkounkou, Badé, Kalulu, Diakité; Le Fée, Caqueret, Thuram; Gouiri, Kalimuendo, Barcola. Ct: Ripoll.

ITALY (3-5-2): Carnesecchi; Okoli, Lovato, Scalvini; Udogie, Tonali, Rovella, Esposito, Bellanova; Colombo, Gnonto. Ct: Nicolato.