Whereas Luciano Spalletti mentioned his solely doubt is between Gianluca Scamacca and Mateo Retegui, there are nonetheless fairly a number of choices for Italy in opposition to Switzerland.
The EURO 2024 Spherical of 16 tie kick off on Saturday at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT).
Some adjustments are compelled, as Riccardo Calafiori is suspended and Federico Dimarco injured, however Alessandro Bastoni is predicted to begin regardless of affected by flu signs.
The Italy coach already confirmed in his press convention that Gianluca Mancini will step into central defence.
He additionally mentioned the one doubt in his thoughts is between Scamacca and Retegui upfront, however that doesn’t imply the reporters are certain who the others will probably be within the XI.
Matteo Darmian and Andrea Cambiaso are battling for the left-back spot, with the Inter man extra defensive and the Juventus participant extra more likely to push ahead.
In midfield, Spalletti has dropped hints that Nicolò Fagioli will begin, which probably means Bryan Cristante alongside him, sending Jorginho to the bench.
As for upfront, Federico Chiesa was not noted of the beginning line-up in opposition to Croatia, however ought to return right here.
Stephan El Shaarawy and Mattia Zaccagni have been each examined out in coaching on the left flank, attacking an space the place Switzerland’s defence is especially susceptible.
Zaccagni got here off the bench to attain the decisive equaliser in opposition to Croatia, however El Shaarawy is extra tactically disciplined, displaying with Roma he’s comfortable to trace again and work laborious for his teammates.
As for Switzerland, former Udinese participant Silvan Widmer is suspended on the precise and Leonidas Stergiou is tipped to come back in to interchange him.
Murat Yakin has stored a constant 3-4-2-1 formation all through the Euros, however Breel Embolo began the 1-1 draw with Germany, having barely performed this season as a result of a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee.
Dan Ndoye of Bologna ought to begin, with both Ruben Vargas or Fabian Rieder in assist.
There are fairly a number of Serie A gamers within the facet, together with Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer, Torino defender Ricardo Rodriguez, Bologna’s Remo Freuler and Michel Aebischer.
Switzerland vs. Italy possible line-ups
Switzerland (3-4-2-1): Sommer; Schär, Akanji, Rodriguez; Stergiou, Freuler, Xhaka, Aebischer; Ndoye, Vargas; Embolo
Italy (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Mancini, Bastoni, Darmian; Cristante, Fagioli, Barella; Chiesa, Scamacca, El Shaarawy
