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For the resumption of the season after the disappointing Euro 2024, Luciano Spalletti has decided to sort out his players, calling up just 23 to face France and Israel in the Nations League. According to the Italian press, he is likely to opt for either a 352 or a 3421.
In goal, Donnarumma remains the incumbent, with Vicario as back-up and Meret as third keeper. In defense, left-handers abound with Bastoni, Calafiori and Buongiorno, all three of whom have what it takes to claim a starting berth, the trio of right-handers being a tone below, namely Gatti, Di Lorenzo and newcomer Okoli. As for the pistons, it’s pretty clear with Cambiaso on the right and Dimarco on the left, deputised by Bellanova and Udogie respectively.
As for the midfielders, it depends on whether Spalletti chooses a 352 or a 3421. None of the players called up really play as a regista surrounded by two relay players in the league. Fagioli, Ricci and Tonali are the three elements most likely to play a notch lower, while Frattesi, Brescianini and Pellegrini have the characteristics to throw themselves into the gaps. To be seen.
Finally, up front, Retegui is the only axial striker, but Kean has been playing in this position, with interesting results, since his arrival at Fiorentina. Raspadori and Zaccagni are both support strikers and/or wingers.
Antoine Rabito
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