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Cristante, Mancini predicted to start in Italy’s match with Spain

Andy Mattioli
DORTMUND, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Bryan Cristante of Italy in action during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Italy and Albania at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 15, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Luciano Spalletti is planning to revolutionize his starting formation ahead of the match with Spain.

Italy’s second game of the Euro’s group stage will see them go up against the Red Furies, fresh off an imposing 3-0 win over Croatia.

The feeling is that the coach is moving towards a change in midfield to strengthen the coverage in front of the defense with the inclusion of Cristante next to Jorginho, reports Tuttosport.

Gianluca Mancini was also given an opportunity to showcase his talent in the training sessions leading up to Thursday’s match.

It remains unclear whether Lorenzo Pellegrini will start again after his positive display in the 2-1 win over Albania.

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