Italy are set to field a 3-4-2-1 system in tonight’s Confederations Cup semi-final against Spain.
Italy are set to field a 3-4-2-1 system in tonight’s Confederations Cup semi-final against Spain.
Boss Cesare Prandelli will revert to a three-man Juventus defence, while Alberto Gilardino will replace the injured Mario Balotelli in attack.
Italy probable: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Maggio, De Rossi, Pirlo, Giaccherini; Candreva, Montolivo; Gilardino.
Spain probable: Casillas; Arbeloa, Sergio Ramos, Pique, Jordi Alba; Iniesta, Busquets, Xavi; Fabregas, Soldado [or Torres], Pedro.