Two European majesty lock the horns on Thursday night, as Italy hosts Germany in the first part of the UEFA Nations League square duel.
Nor has it triumphed in Championship of nations From its formation, but they hope to change this year. Italy has finished third during the two most recent campaigns but Germany Have not yet done beyond the last eight.
Luciano Spalletti has overseered a sluggish Euro 2024 excursion and has set to gain the confidence of Italy’s supporters ever since. They almost overcame the championship team, but were closely hit in the first place from France.
Germany, who hit quarters in the tournament at last summer’s home, finished their team with relative ease, winning four and pulling two of their outings. Julian Nagelsmann chases a first piece of silverware, as a national team coach and the championship of nations could prove the perfect push of confidence in front of the 2026 World Cup FIFA.
See 90 minutes Guide to an impressive duel.
Italy vs Germany head-to-head record (last five games)
Current form (all contests)
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Italy 1-3 France – 17/11/24 |
Hungary 1-1 Germany – 19/11/24 |
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Belgium 0-1 Italy – 14/11/24 |
Germany 7-0 Bosnia & Herzegovina – 16/11/24 |
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Italy 4-1 Israel – 14/10/24 |
Germany 1-0 Netherlands – 14/10/24 |
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Italy 2-2 Belgium – 10/10/24 |
Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-2 Germany – 11/10/24 |
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Israel 1-2 Italy – 09/09/24 |
Netherlands 2-2 Germany – 10/09/24 |
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Spalletti will have to do without Atalanta Mateo Retegui striker, after the 25 -year -old was forced to retire from the team due to muscle pressure on his thigh. This enhances the chances of Udinese forward Lorenzo Lucca to win a first lid.
INTER’s Federico Dimarco is missing from an injury, which means Atalanta’s Matteo Ruggeri has won his first call. Former Chelsea The average Cesare Casadei has also joined the upper team for the first time.
Italy predicted the order against Germany (3-5-1-1): Donnarumma; Di lorenzo, good morning, sticks. Cambiaso, Frattesi, Tonali, Oragie Ravine. Stretcher; Kane.
Nagelsmann expressed his satisfaction with some returning to his team and for both legs with Italy. Leon Goretzka, Karim Adyemi and Nadiem Amiri have been included, with the latter making a surprise return after almost five years without a lid.
The Interre-Back Yann Aurel Bisseck has called on the team for the first time that it impressed on Serie A this season.
Germany should face Florian Wirtz without the influence of an ankle against Werder Bremen in early March. Kai Havertz is also missing after undergoing a Injury ending for season In mid -February.
Germany predicted the turn against Italy (4-2-3-1): Nubel; Kimmich, Tah, Rudiger, Mittelstadt. Andrich, Big? Sane, Musiala, Adeyemi. Small service.
Azzurri has recovered well from their Humbling Euro 2024 campaign and will be sure of San Siro Stifling. Their record is impressive and Spalletti’s 3-5-1-1 system will provide plenty of defensive protection.
This said, Italy has only maintained a clean leaf in their previous ten matches and is unlikely to keep the German team with a star with a star in the vagina for the entire duel of Thursday. The spoils can be shared in front of the second leg.
