Italy is currently seeking a new head coach following Luciano Spalletti`s departure. The writers at Football Italia have selected their preferred lineup for the Azzurri, and we invite our readers to share their choices as well!
Spalletti`s tenure concluded after Italy`s 2-0 victory against Moldova on Monday. However, Claudio Ranieri`s decision not to accept the national team manager role has left the FIGC with limited alternatives.
Gennaro Gattuso is reportedly the leading candidate for the position. According to our transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà, the former midfielder has already held discussions with Italy`s Delegation Chief, Gigi Buffon.
As Italian fans await the appointment of the next coach and hope for qualification for the 2026 World Cup, Football Italia has compiled its ideal starting lineup for the Azzurri.
Football Italia Picks the Ideal Italy XI
Our contributors have proposed their ideal Italy formations, considering all eligible players, including those currently injured or who haven`t recently featured for the national team.
Below you will find our suggested Italy starting lineups. We`re eager to hear your thoughts too!
Let us know your preferred lineup if you were the coach of the Italian national team.
Lorenzo Bettoni
Italy (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Cambiaso, Buongiorno, Bastoni, Calafiori; Barella, Ricci, Tonali; Orsolini, Kean, Chiesa.
Susy Campanale
Italy (3-5-2): Donnarumma; Scalvini, Bastoni, Calafiori; Orsolini, Barella, Tonali, Frattesi, Dimarco; Raspadori, Kean
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Italy (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Dimarco; Barella, Tonali, Frattesi; Orsolini, Kean, Zaccagni.
Giancarlo Rinaldi
Italy (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Buongiorno, Di Marco; Tonali, Ricci, Barella; Orsolini, Kean, Zaccagni.
Stephen Kasiewicz
Italy XI (3-5-2): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Buongiorno, Bastoni; Cambiaso, Barella, Tonali, Frattesi, Dimarco; Raspadori, Retegui.
Wayne Girard
Italy (3-5-2): Donnarumma; Buongiorno, Mancini, Bastoni; Bellanova, Barella, Ricci, Tonali, Dimarco; Chiesa; Retegui.
