Turn over but not too much. But with the clear idea of saving some of the players so far squeezed and equally with the conviction of keeping everyone on the line, of making everyone feel important, all owners. Roberto Mancini prepares for tomorrow’s 6pm match against Wales and does so by studying at least 4-5 new faces from the first minute. Let’s go in order, department by department.
DONNARUMMA OR AN ALTERNATIVE? The first doubt concerns Donarumma. He should still play but both Meret and Sirigu are more than ready. If Italy had already been certain of first place, there would have been no doubts. Now the feeling is that Gigio can play again.
BEHIND REJECTED SPINAZZOLA Spinazzola, who has become a full-fledged defender, will do it again. Inside Emerson Palmieri in a rearguard where there will be no Chiellini, out due to physical problems. Still space for Bonucci, who may be replaced by Bastoni and Acerbi during the race. On the right more Di Lorenzo than Toloi.
IT DEPENDS ON VERRATTI Jorginho will not do it again, he is the cornerstone of Mancini’s schemes. If anything changes, and therefore Locatelli as the first suspect, it will depend on Verratti’s conditions: will he play from the start or in the current game? The finishing will be decisive. Cristante for Jorginho and Pessina for Barella the possible changes during the race.
THE ATTACK CHANGES The constant should be Berardi, with Bernardeschi ready to take his place during the race in progress. Mancini wants to keep the morale and motivations of Chiesa and Belotti high. They will play from 1 ‘in place of Insigne and Immobile.
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