The coach launches a sort of 4-2-4 with Orsolini and Raspadori on the flanks to assist Retegui and Kean
It’s an attacking Italy that’s looking for the three points in Tallinn. Two centre-forwards, Kean and Retegui, but also two attacking wingers: on the right Orsolini, in great form with Bologna, on the left Raspadori, who gave us a great boost in September in the first two matches of the Gattuso era. Translated, more 4-2-4 than 4-4-2. Rino wants to win and put pressure on his opponents exactly as he did in Bergamo. Then on the flanks there were Politano on the right and Zaccagni on the left. Unfortunately they are both injured, otherwise they (probably) would have been on the pitch at the “Le Coq Arena”. So it will be the turn of “Bear” and Jack. National offensive traction. To show that something has changed compared to the past. The coach has heart and courage. His boys do like him.
jack of madrid
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An Italy without appeal has arrived in Tallinn: winning is the only way to continue feeling alive on the road to America. Raspadori, today at Simeone’s court in Madrid, has been chosen as a left winger in midfield: he will have a dual offensive mission (giving width or centralizing depending on Dimarco’s movement) and a clear input in the non-possession phase or not forgetting to cover. A ten for an Italy that must move from ten: Raspadori, this evening, can confirm himself as our wildcard within a team that is changing its DNA compared to the Spalletti era. “Giacomo does both phases – said Gattuso – because he has two legs like two trunks. He is more of an attacker than Cambiaghi and Zaccagni, but he is ready to give us a hand”. In the first two outings of the Gattuso era the former Napoli player was decisive as he scored two goals and provided two assists. Always starting from the bench.
blue bear
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The most sensational news, however, is Orsolini on the right wing in the 4-4-2. Gattuso could have asked for a sacrifice on the right from Spinazzola, who however practically always plays on the left, or exploit the wildcard Cambiaso on that out, who passes from one lane to another for Juve. Instead he chose to propose an attacking Italy with the Bologna winger who will “hammer” on the right forming an attacking 4-2-4. Spinazzola, on the other hand, will start from the bench even if the coach used honeyed words for him: “I saw him as I thought. He prefers to stay on the left, but he knows he has to give us a hand… On the right? Yes, it’s possible. He’s ready, it’s important for us and I thank him. And then there will be the five substitutions: it’s essential to be ready and be willing to wear this shirt by training vehemently.” Spinazzola is certainly ready and will be a valuable weapon in progress. Like Cambiaso probably. Because the wingers will have to push in attack and then fall back in defense. At the cost of lasting an hour or so. At that point… it changes.
the others
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The other choices are more “obvious” because in front of captain Donnarumma they will play Di Lorenzo on the right, Bastoni and Calafiori in the centers plus Dimarco on the left-handed out. The Inter player has a clear advantage over Udogie who has been tested, but is unlikely to overcome the Nerazzurri. The two midfielders? There are no uncertainties here either: Locatelli and Cristante would have come into play in the case of 4-1-3-2 and would have acted in front of the defense. With the 4-2-4 instead there is room for Barella and Tonali, who played a sumptuous performance against Israel as well as scoring the 5-4 goal in full injury time.
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