The official starting lineup for Italy’s upcoming match against Northern Ireland has been announced. Coach Roberto Mancini has opted for a tactical 3-5-2 formation, with key players Manuel Locatelli and Alessandro Bastoni notably featuring in the starting XI.
Locatelli takes his place in the midfield, while Bastoni anchors the defense. The full squad for Italy is as follows:
Italy (3-5-2)
- Goalkeeper: Donnarumma
- Defenders: Mancini, Bastoni, Calafiori
- Midfielders: Politano, Barella, Locatelli, Tonali, Dimarco
- Forwards: Kean, Retegui
