There could be at least three changes to the Italy line-up against Sweden on Friday, bringing in Alessandro Florenzi, Thiago Motta and Simone Zaza.

The Azzurri started Euro 2016 with a stunning 2-0 victory over group seeds Belgium on Monday evening.

Antonio Conte is keeping his training regime under wraps, not even allowing reporters to see the usual initial 15 minutes of the session.

Nonetheless, Sky Sport Italia report there will be three changes to the starting XI.

There could be at least three changes to the Italy line-up against Sweden on Friday, bringing in Alessandro Florenzi, Thiago Motta and Simone Zaza.

The Azzurri started Euro 2016 with a stunning 2-0 victory over group seeds Belgium on Monday evening.

Antonio Conte is keeping his training regime under wraps, not even allowing reporters to see the usual initial 15 minutes of the session.

Nonetheless, Sky Sport Italia report there will be three changes to the starting XI.

Matteo Darmian was taken off after giving away possession for a dangerous counter-attack and is also believed to be carrying an injury.

The Manchester United wing-back will therefore make way for either Milan’s Mattia De Sciglio, who replaced him against Belgium, or more attacking Roma man Florenzi.

Daniele De Rossi seemed tired in midfield at the final whistle and could be rested in favour of Thiago Motta.

There are conflicting reports over the fitness levels of Graziano Pellè, who did take part in today’s training session.

If he doesn’t start, then the spot in attack will go to either Zaza or Ciro Immobile.

That means Eder is tipped to play for the second game running.

Italy (probable): Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Candreva, Parolo, Thiago Motta, Giaccherini, Florenzi; Eder, Zaza

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