Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Friendlies.
Missing Players
Spain
Italy
No missing players.
Player | Reason | Status |
---|---|---|
Mario Balotelli | Out | |
Daniele De Rossi | Out |
Team News
Spain
Italy
- Spain have a predictably midfield-heavy squad for this friendly, looking rather thing up front and in defence.
- They have just two centre-backs and two centre-forwards, so Fabregas could play in the 'false 9' role.
- Diego Costa has been called up for the first time, and will fight it out with Alvaro Negredo for the starting spot.
- There has been some controversy surrounding Chiellini's call up. The Juventus centre-back has been out of action lately, and Cesare Prandelli has decided to include him in the squad and may even play him, much to the discontent of Antonio Conte.
- Gabriel Paletta and Ciro Immobile have both been called up for the first time and may make their debuts.
- Daniele De Rossi has been dropped after he was caught by television cameras punching Inter's Mauro Icardi.
Spain deserved more than 1 goal
Horrible montolivo.
No juanfran? well azipili is doing good
Spain formation: Casillas; Azpilicueta, Javi Martínez, Sergio Ramos, Jordi Alba; Busquets, Thiago, Cesc; Pedro, Iniesta and Diego Costa
Spanha favorite against this team simply ridiculous from italy! My score 2-0
@addshib - Azipilicueta plays as LB for Chelsea , so i guess Carvajal has a chance. Montoya is an ass though so cravajal doesnt have any rival
This will be tough match but spain is on the heels to hit top form so i expect them to win convincingly
Third time lucky - Italy should win (0-1), but game is in Spain... What the heck...1-1 or 1-2 for Italy! :-D
Forget playing for spain , he shouldnt even be playing for real madrid. Disgraceful incompetant & petulant player
@commandozap,hence Juanfran! He is tougher and better than Arbeloa and Carvajal. Carvajal is for future tho!
i think del bosque should go for Carvajal as a back up RB , Arbeloa is crap
2_0
Silva and Xabi are favourites to start.
Fabregas is better than the Brazilian not so Spanish Costa, this is 1-1 DRAW
Alonso for Xavi , Silva for Pedro and Costa or Negredo for Fabregas , mostly costa. If would be tough 25 mins then spain shall get control and earn a convincing win. Great to see iker back.
Del Bosque may as well try Diego Costa as a genuine "number 9" and drop Fabregas (or move him to midfield).
This will be kick-ass , cant wait. Imo Javi Martinez should be tried as CB too
2-0
Pirlo Verratti Motta Immobile Destro Insigne Would be nice