Italy and Belgium are set to meet in a decisive final group-stage match of their UEFA Nations League campaign on Sunday, with the game taking place at Brussels’ Stade Roi Baudouin.
Italy travel to the Belgian capital on a four-match unbeaten run in Group A1, having recorded three wins and one draw during that stretch. Their overall group record stands at three wins, one draw, and one defeat. After beginning the campaign with a 2–0 home defeat to Belgium, Roberto Mancini’s team responded strongly, beating Türkiye 4–1 away and 3–1 at home, before drawing 1–1 in France. On Thursday, Italy delivered arguably their strongest display of the tournament, recovering from conceding first to beat France 3–1 in Milan and move to the top of the group.
Italy team news
Midfielder Davide Frattesi has pulled out of the squad after suffering a muscle strain, while winger Nicolò Cambiaghi has also withdrawn after picking up an ankle injury during the match.
Manager Roberto Mancini is additionally dealing with uncertainty around defender Riccardo Calafiori, the Arsenal player, who is doubtful because of fitness issues.
These absences come on top of a series of earlier withdrawals. Gianluca Mancini, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Moise Kean, and Matteo Ruggeri are all unavailable through injury, while Nicolò Zaniolo left the camp earlier for personal reasons.
To strengthen the defensive options, Mancini had already brought in Federico Gatti and Matteo Palma. Both players are now possible selections as Italy aim to secure the point they need to progress.
Italy predicted lineup
Possible Italy starting XI: Donnarumma; Kayode, Scalvini, Bastoni, Calafiori; Barella, Tonali, Doumbia; Vergara, P. Esposito, Dimarco
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 7:45pm BST on Sunday, 15th November.
How to watch Belgium vs Italy?
In the United Kingdom, the Belgium versus Italy match will be available to watch live through Amazon Prime Video on a pay-per-view basis.
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