This evening, Italy’s endeavor to secure a spot in the World Cup commences with their semi-final eliminator match against Northern Ireland.
Gennaro Gattuso’s squad faces the prospect of failing to reach their third significant competition consecutively, a grave setback for the Italian side.
Conversely, for Ireland, this presents a chance to exploit Italy’s vulnerability regarding the competition.
The victor will confront either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina in the coming week.
Get the latest on all squad updates prior to the encounter in Bergamo.
Italy Squad Updates
Italy’s starting lineup: Donnarumma, Mancini, Bastoni, Calafiori, Politano, Tonali, Locatelli, Barella, Di Marco, Retegui, Keane
Italy’s reserve players: Carnesecchi, Meret, Palestra, Spinazzola, Buongiorno, Raspadori, Pisilli, Esposito, Cristante, Frattesi, Gatti, Scalvini
Northern Ireland Squad Updates
Northern Ireland’s starting lineup: Charles, Hume, McNair, McConville, Devlin, Charles, Galbraith, Devenny, Spencer, Price, Donley
Northern Ireland’s reserve players: Peacock-Farrell, Hazard, Toal, Atcheson, Saville, Marshall, Kelly, Smyth, Lyons, Reid, Magennis, Brown
Viewing Information for Italy v Northern Ireland: Television and Digital Broadcasts
The contest between Italy and Northern Ireland commences on the evening of tomorrow at 7:45 PM. Viewers in the UK can tune in on BBC Two and BBC NI.
The event can also be accessed digitally through the BBC iPlayer.
Statistics for Italy v Northern Ireland
- Northern Ireland’s three most recent away victories in competitive fixtures were achieved against Lithuania, San Marino, and Luxembourg
- Northern Ireland has suffered defeat in all seven of their prior trips to Italy, with a combined tally of 16-2
- Northern Ireland has not secured a victory against Italy since the year 1958
- Italy is aiming to prevent becoming the first nation, among previous champions, to fail to reach three consecutive World Cups