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5 Players to Watch Out for in the Semifinals of Euro 2020 Italy vs Spain, Number 1 Candidate for the 2021 Ballon d’Or Trophy : Okezone Bola

TROPHY Europe 2020 has reached the semifinals where one of the matches will meet akan Italy with Spanish. The two great European powers will clash at Wembley Stadium, London, England, Wednesday 7 July 2021, early morning WIB.

Italy and Spain have their respective key players who can change the course of the game. Here are five players to watch out for in the Italy vs Spain match Sportskeeda, Tuesday (6/7/2021).

5. Lorenzo Insigne (Italy)


Lorenzo Insigne became Italy’s main force on the left wing. Insigne’s collaboration with Leonardo Spinazzola often makes Italian opponents dizzy. Even though Spinazzola was injured, Insigne still had to look good when Italy against Spain.

Insigne has scored two goals at Euro 2020, one of which was beautifully created against Belgium. The Napoli player’s goal helped Italy win 2-1 over Belgium in the quarter-finals. Insigne is expected to return to look good when Italy against Spain.

4. Ferran Torres (Spanish)

Ferran Torres (Photo: Reuters)

Ferran Torres has played three times since the first minute for Spain at Euro 2020. The Manchester City player always looks good when he is trusted.

For example, when Spain beat Croatia 5-3 in the round of 16. Torres scored and made one assist in that game. Spain’s right wing can spread a threat on the left side of the Italian defense that lost Leonardo Spinazzola through injury.

3. Nicolo Barella (Italy)

Nicolo Barella (Photo: Reuters)

Nicolo Barella is one of the keys to Italy’s slick game at Euro 2020. The Inter Milan midfielder is actively helping Italy’s attack and defense.

Barella’s aggressiveness helped Italy to find gaps in the opponent’s defense. Barella’s ability is needed by Italy to reduce the Spanish midfield which is quite strong.

2. Pedri (Spain)

Pedri (Photo: Reuters)

Pedri is only 18 years old, but he is almost always the choice of Spain coach Luis Enrique in midfield. Pedri also paid his coach’s trust with appearances on the gridiron.

Pedri has run 61.5 kilometers at Euro 2020. No player has run as far as Pedri at Euro 2020 to date. The work ethic of Barcelona players is important for Spain when they meet Italy.

1. Jorginho (Italy)

Jorginho (Photo: Reuters)

Italian midfielder, Jorginho, less highlighted his contribution in the midfield Gli Azzurri -the nickname of Italy. In fact, the role of the Brazilian-blooded player was quite vital in the Italian game of the Roberto Mancini era.

Jorginho restored possession 35 times, created six chances, and his passing accuracy touched 94 percent. After winning the Champions League with Chelsea, Jorginho also performed well for Italy. The 30-year-old is one of the candidates for the 2021 Ballon d’Or trophy as of July.

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