The nightmare Macedonia has been overcome. In terms of goals, five. But there is still an obstacle between Italy and qualification for the next European Championship which will take place in Germany . Tonight, in the "away" - so to speak, given that it will be played in Leverkusen - against Ukraine , the Azzurri are playing for the pass to the continental tournament.

There isn't much to think about: to pack their bags for Euro 2024 Donnarumma and his teammates will have to achieve at least a draw . Italy, in fact, is in second place in the standings, equal on points with Ukraine, but with a better placing thanks to the direct clash, which had seen the Azzurri win 2-1 with Frattesi's brace.

To find the qualification points, Spalletti changes compared to the match against North Macedonia. Having cut Berardi, not even called up, Politano , a striker for his Napoli team, will act as the right winger. With him, up front, the untouchable Chiesa and Scamacca, who should win the ballot with the other "Neapolitan" Raspadori. In the direction of play it will still be Jorginho's turn, who however will not take a possible penalty: in the event of a kick from eleven metres, the designated taker will be one of Dimarco or Politano.

(Unioneonline/L.Ne.)

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