Italy coach Luciano Spalletti says that Alessandro Bastoni will play against Israel tomorrow, whilst Davide Frattesi will need to be evaluated.
The Azzurri coach updated on the Inter Milan duo’s availability for the Nations League clash in a press conference, as reported by FCInterNews.
Italy play their second Nations League match of the international break tomorrow.
The Azzurri got their campaign off to an extremely strong start. On Friday, they secured a convincing 3-1 win over France.
Tomorrow, Italy face off against Israel, on paper a more straightforward opponent than Les Bleus.
But naturally, the Azzurri will not be taking anything for granted.
Italy coach Spalletti will certainly be aiming to put out a strong starting eleven in order to ensure that his team finish the break with six points from six in their two matches.
There is a strong core of Inter players in Spalletti’s Italy side.
Midfielder Nicolo Barella is absent as he underwent a nose operation during the break. And veterans Matteo Darmian and Francesco Acerbi were left out as Spalletti chose to focus on youth.
However, there were still three Inter players in the Azzurri starting eleven against France.
All of defender Alessandro Bastono, wingback Federico Dimarco, and midfielder Davide Frattesi played key roles in that win for their national side.
As far as tomorrow’s match, Spaletti left no doubt. “Bastoni will play tomorrow,” he said.
“Because taking out both he and Riccardo Calafiori would be tricky.”
Arsenal defender Calafiori will not be part of the match after sustaining an injury against France.
Spalletti said that Bastoni “Is the defender with the most experience.”
Then, the Italy coach commented that “Frattesi needs to be evaluated in today’s training session.”
“But he says that he’s feeling good, in good shape.”
