France-Italy, Luciano Spalletti has made his choices

Doing well in Nations League would help in World Cup perspective

Filed the bitter disappointment suffered at the European Championships, Italy is ready to get back into the game. Today, at the Parc des Princes in Paris (8:45 p.m.), è scheduled the challenge with the very strong France. It is the debut match of the Nations League, a tournament that is underrated but has its own weight. Finishing among the top two in the group means being seeded in the qualifying group draw for the next World Cup.

CT Spalletti is keen to do well. He wants to prove he is the right man for this national team. He has decided to make some important changes. It will be played, for example, always with three in defense. In fact, against Mbappé and teammates, the Azzurri will take the field with the 3-5-2 form.

In goal, of course, will act; Donnarumma who, at the Parc des Princes, è at home. Three-man defense formed by Di Lorenzo, Bastoni and Calafiori. The midfield three will be, barring last-minute unforeseen events, Frattesi, Ricci and Tonali. On the flanks, Bellanova (absolute novelty) and Dimarco will act.

Clear ideas also regarding the attacking pair. CT Spalletti has decided to trust his protégé Raspadori, who will therefore be a starter alongside Retegui. The latter has made a great start to his adventure with Atalanta. The hope è that he can also do well with the blue jersey. Doing well with France è is crucial for the present and future of the national team. Everyone knows this, first and foremost CT Spalletti.