Italy Vs Belgium: Sesumbar Evidence Luciano Spalletti

The Italian team is ready to play Belgium in the UEFA Nations League match. (X/@Azzurri)

JAKARTA - Italy will become a big team. So boasted coach Luciano Spalletti. However, Spalletti had to prove his boast when Italy faced Belgium in the Group 2 League A UEFA Nations League match at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Friday, October 11, 2024 in the morning WIB.

Italy may fail at Euro 2024. Even Italy was only able to last until the last 16 before being eliminated by a team that Switzerland underestimated 2-0.

Knocked out in the early chapter, Italy quickly rose in the Nations League. Gianluigi Donnarumma et al immediately finished off France playing at home 3-1 and then beat Israel 2-1

This success made Gli Azzurri a perfect point and topped the Group 2 standings. A charming performance by conceding only twice made Spalletti optimistic with his team. He also called Italy a growing team in every match.

"We quickly become a big team in every game. We are also able to give our best," said Spalletti, who said the match against Belgium was no less important. Victory over Belgium has strengthened Italy at the top of the standings.

"This is an important match for our future," he said again.

Hanya, Spalletti harus membuktikan sebubarnya saat Italia meladeni Belgia yang tengah mencari kemenangan kedua di babak penyisihan ini. Belgia memulai pertarungan di Nations League secara tejutkan dengan membukak Israel 3-1.

But in the next match Domenico Tedesco's team will have to admit France's lead 2-0. Now, Tedesco who is under pressure hopes the team will rise when they visit Italy.

The problem is Belgium will lose senior players. Veteran midfielder who is also team captain Kevin De Bruyne missed the game. The Manchester City player who scored a brace while defeating Israel is still recovering from injury.

In addition, Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku chose to rest from the national team until 2025 because he wanted to be really fit while playing at the club. With De Bruyne. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois also suffered an injury so he did not visit the squad. It's just that Tedesco's relationship with Real Madrid goalkeeper is still tenuous so Courtois will still not be called up even though he is in a fit condition.

Tedesco then called on three players who played in the Italian Serie A, including Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta) and winger Juventus Samuel Mbangula.

With the absence of Lula, the Lois Openda striker will be the first choice. He was supported by forward Arsenal Leandro Trossard.

Forecast Of The Italy Lineup (3-5-2): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori; Bellanova, Barella, Ricci, Tonali, Dimarco; Raspadori, Retegui

Belgium (4-2-3-1): Casteels; Castagne, Faes, Debast, Theate; Onana, Tielemans; Lukebagio, Trossard, Doku; Openda