Italy U21 side a Serie A midfield of Samuele Ricci and Nicolò Rovella in the European U21 Championship Qualifiers against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.
The match kicks off at 17.30 UK time.
The qualifying phase for the 2023 European U21 Championship continues in Dublin for the Azzurrini and the U21 CT Paolo Nicolato has announced his XI.
Empoli midfielder Ricci has been given the nod next to Genoa starlet Rovella, with SPAL’s defensive midfielder Salvatore Esposito completing the trident.
In attack, Nicolato relies on Pisa striker Lorenzo Lucca in the middle, with Milan loanee Lorenzo Colombo and Bologna winger Emanuel Vignato out wide.
Line-ups: Republic of Ireland U21 vs. Italy U21
Republic of Ireland U21 (3-4-2-1): Maher; O’Brien, McGuinness, Bagan; O’Connor, Kilkenny, Coventry, Wright; Smallbone, Noss; Whelan
Italy U21 (4-3-3): Carnesecchi; Bellanova, Lovato, Okoli, Cambiaso; Rovella, Sa. Esposito, Ricci; Colombo, Lucca, Vignato
Bravi Raggazzi!
Well earned win.