Spalletti picks Italy strikers for Nations League game against France

EMPOLI, ITALY - JUNE 9: Luciano Spalletti manager of Italy during the International Friendly match between Italy and Bosnia Herzegovina at Stadio Carlo Castellani on June 9, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Multiple reports claim that Luciano Spalletti will rely on Giacomo Raspadori and Mateo Retegui in attack for Friday’s Nations League game against France.

Italy are training under the rain at Coverciano this morning and will fly out to Paris in the afternoon.

Multiple sources, including Il Corriere dello Sport and Sky Sport Italia, claim Spalletti has already chosen the strikers for tomorrow’s game, with Raspadori and Retegui starting up front.

Spalletti picks Italy strikers for Nations League game against France

Spalletti tested the strike partnership during a training session behind closed doors on Wednesday.

It is confirmed that Sandro Tonali will start at the Parc des Princes, making his first international appearance since September 2023.

Samuele Ricci and Davide Frattesi should join the Newcastle midfielder in the middle of the park.

There are mixed reports on Alessandro Bastoni, who has recovered from muscle fatigue. The Inter star was expected to rest against France but was included in the starting line-up tested at Coverciano on Wednesday.