Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-3-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Friendlies.
Missing Players
Netherlands
Italy
Player | Reason | Status |
---|---|---|
Michel Vorm | Out | |
Nigel de Jong | Out | |
Erik Pieters | Out | |
Luciano Narsingh | Out |
Player | Reason | Status |
---|---|---|
Claudio Marchisio | Out | |
Giorgio Chiellini | Out | |
Federico Balzaretti | Out | |
Christian Maggio | Out | |
Sebastian Giovinco | Out |
Team News
Netherlands
Italy
- Holland will be without the likes of Michel Vorm, Nigel de Jong, Erik Pieters and Luciano Narsingh through injury, while experienced internationals such as Maarten Stekelenburg, Johnny Heitinga, Rafael van der Vaart, Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben were all omitted from the squad.
- There could be senior international debuts for Daley Blind, Ola John and Swansea midfielder Jonathan De Guzman come Wednesday.
- The midfield trio may well be very inexperienced, with Adam Maher and Jordy Clasie both tipped to add to their 2 caps alongside Kevin Strootman.
- Regular internationals Giorgio Chiellini, Federico Balzaretti, Christian Maggio and Claudio Marchisio have all been joined by Sebastian Giovinco on the sidelines for the Azzurri.
- Newcastle full-back Davide Santon has received a long awaited recall to the national set-up and could start in a backline that may include Southampton target Davide Astori.
- New AC Milan signing Mario Balotelli should spearhead the attack, supported from the left by teammate El Shaarawy, while Lazio's Antonio Candreva and Alessandro Diamanti fight for the final advanced role.
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has allready given his starting eleven for tonight: Krul; Janmaat, De Vrij, Martins Indi, Blind; Clasie, Maher, Strootman; Lens, Van Persie, Ola John
1-2 italy
Italy wins 4-1. I don't think the Dutch are taking this game seriously whereas Italy is fielding a good team despite missing important pieces.