The probable lineups of North Macedonia-Malta.

The probable lineups of North Macedonia-Malta.

On the first day of qualifying for the upcoming European Championships, North Macedonia and Malta will face each other. Kickoff on Thursday, March 23 at 8:45 p.m. at the Philip II Arena. The hosts are looking for revenge after failing to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar at the hands of Portugal.

Milevski will rely on the quality of Neapolitan Elmas in the three-quarter to support the offensive tandem of Trajkovski and Spirovski. Michele Marcolini, on the other hand, should trust Satariano in attack with Jones and Teuma on his flanks. In front of Bonello there is room for Apap, Pepe, Borg, Mbong.

Likely lineups.

NORTH MACEDONIA (3-4-1-2): Dimitrievski; Ristovski, Velkovski, Musliu; Alioski, Bardhi, Ademi, Trickovski; Elmas; Trajkovski, Spirovski. Coach: Blagoja Milevski.

MALTA (4-3-3): Bonello; Apap, Pepe, Borg, Mbong; Guillamuer, Kristensen, Camenzuli; Jones, Teuma, Satariano. Coach: Michele Marcolini.