It’s a must-win match for Italy as they face Norway in Oslo, with the Azzurri under pressure to avoid missing out on a third consecutive World Cup. For head coach Luciano Spalletti, that means relying on his best available options for Friday’s high-stakes clash.
Moise Kean has withdrawn from the squad and returned to Florence for treatment on a right thigh issue, ruling him out of contention. Mateo Retegui is set to start up front, with support from Giacomo Raspadori and Sandro Tonali—though the latter is still in a close contest with Davide Frattesi for a place in the XI.
Gianluigi Donnarumma will start between the posts, with Alessandro Bastoni, Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Federico Coppola forming the three-man back line. Andrea Cambiaso and Federico Dimarco (or Destiny Udogie) will occupy the flanks, while Nicolò Barella and Nicolò Rovella take charge in midfield.
Spalletti: “We were chosen for this match – we must hold our heads high”
06 Jun - 11:06 •
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ITALY (3-4-3): Donnarumma; Bastoni, Coppola, Di Lorenzo; Cambiaso, Barella, Rovella, Dimarco; Raspadori, Tonali; Retegui.
