The final round of the Eurobasket 2025 group stage: at 5:15 PM, Italy returns to Limassol to face Cyprus. The hosts, who have consistently lost by wide margins so far, are the most likely opponent in the group, but they shouldn't expect a showdown. For Pozzecco, it will be a crucial opportunity to manage his strengths ahead of the knockout stage: likely rotation and more playing time for those who have had less impact so far, like Procida, Akele, and Gallinari.
In the standings, Italy is tied with Greece on seven points, but the latter remains ahead due to their head-to-head match. Qualification for the round of 16 is already assured, but the standings are significantly different: if they finish in first place (a scenario only possible with a win and hoping for a Spain win over Greece tonight), their knockout match would currently be against the fourth-place team in Group D (Dončić's Slovenia today). If the Azzurri remain second, they would currently face France, one of the tournament's expected powerhouses. The final matchday of Group D, however, with Israel-Slovenia and France-Iceland scheduled, could change things.

Meanwhile, despite his painful exit against Spain, Saliou Niang hasn't suffered any serious ankle injuries, as confirmed by tests. The 2004-born star will be rested as a precaution against Cyprus, ready to return to action in Sunday's round of 16 match.

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