There are only a few days left before the resumption of the Nations League. A well-attended minor tournament, it’s the perfect compromise between the Euro and friendly matches. For this edition, several groups see big names competing against each other. Among them, Group 2 with Italy, Belgium and France. These are the first two cities who will meet this Thursday.
Italy is ahead! Winner of its first two matches against France and Israel, Italy is the sole leader of Group 2. Attractive in recent years, the Squadra Azzurra must continue its march forward and could take an option in the event of victory against another contender in the first places.
Belgium disappoints! Winners against Israel, the Red Devils were apathetic and not really convincing against the Blues. Continuity after a more than disappointing Euro… Will the Belgians regain their status as a great nation after a World Cup semi-final in 2018?
Date : Thursday October 10, 2024
Hour : 20h45
Ville : Rome
Stade : Olympic Stadium
Chain : Team 21
Those absent from Italy for this shock:
Luciano Spalleti has not yet revealed his list
The probable composition of Italy for this shock:
Starting XI: Donnarumma – Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Dimarco, Cambiaso – Frattesi, Ricci, Tonali – Pellegrini, Retegui
Those absent on the Belgian side for this shock:
Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne will be absent for this shock.
The probable composition of Belgium for this shock:
Starting XI: Casteels – Castagne, Faes, Debast, Theate – Tielemans, Onana – Doku, Trossard, Lukebakio – Openda
With Thibaut Courtois absent and Gianluigi Donnarumma far from being in great shape, the two defenses are not calm, and everything suggests that both teams will find the net in this clash!
Among the players who give hope to Belgian supporters, Lois Openda. Still considered irregular, especially in selection, the former Lensois must prove, and in a team where the competition is (at the moment) the least, we must ensure!
Without three of its executives, Belgium would have to give in… One absentee per line, that hurts and with a team which has no certainties anywhere, the meeting does not feel like a walk in the park against an Italy which does not is not the most talented, but all the players bring danger.
