Switzerland Italy, possible formations
(2 years ago)While Luciano Spaletti said his only doubt is between Gianluca Scamacca and Mateo Retegui, there are still many options for Italy against Switzerland. On the other hand, Murat Yakin is expected to believe almost all players who played title in groups. Switzerland and Italy begin the 1/8th phase with their expected match [...]
While Luciano Spaletti said his only doubt is between Gianluca Scamacca and Mateo Retegui, there are still many options for Italy against Switzerland. On the other hand, Murat Yakin is expected to believe almost all players who played title in groups.
Switzerland and Italy begin the 1/8th phase with their match, expected to begin by 1600 and to take place at Berlin's Élympiastadion.
In Italy, some changes are mandatory, as Riccardo Calafiori is suspended and the injured Federico Demarco, but Alessandro Baston is expected to start despite suffering from flu symptoms.
Italy's coach has already confirmed at his press conference that Gianluca Mancini will enter the centre of defence.
He also said the only doubt in his mind is between Scamacca and Retegei, but that has not convinced Italian media, which are sure there will be other changes in formation.
Matteo Darmian and Andrea Cambiaso are fighting for the left guard's seat, with the player of Inter advantageed in front of Juvenus player.
In the midfield, Spalletti has suggested that Nicolo Fagioli will start, which probably means Bryan Cristant by his side, sending Jorginho to the bank.
As for the attack, Federico Chiesa, who remained out of formation against Croatia, will return to this match as a title, while Stephan El Shaarawi is seen as a more tactical choice before Mattia Zacagni on the left-hand side.
As for Switzerland, former Udinese player Silvan Widmer is suspended to the right, and Leonidas Stergiou is expected to come to replace him.
Murat Yakin has held a stable 3-4-2-1 formation throughout Euro-2024, but Breel Embolo is expected to confirm the attacker's position in the match.
Dan Ndotje of Bilogna will start with Reuben Vargas or Fabian Rieder in support.
There are a lot of Serie A players on Switzerland's team, including Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer, Turin's defender, Ricardo Rodriguez, Remo Freuler and Bilogna's Michel Aebischer.
Possible Formations
Switzerland 3-4-2-1): Somemer? Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez; Stergiou, Freuler, Jaka, Aebischer; Maybe, Vargas; Embolo
Italy (4-3-3-3): Donarumma; Di Lorenzo, Manchin, Baston, Darmian; Cristant, Fagioli, Barella; Chiesa, Scamacca, El Shaaray