06.07.2021 – 09:42
The “Final Four” of “Wembley” opens today with a real classic of European football, Italy-Spain (21:00), between two teams that on paper seemed to be on opposite sides of the board.
The Axurs have reached first place in their group. Spain, second, after Sweden. France could have ended up in this “station”, too, but the Swiss miracle changed the hierarchies.
To get rid of the Swiss, Luis Enrique’s supporters needed penalties. Unai Simon’s expectations were decisive, which thus paid for the previous mistake against Croatia, where extra time was needed.
The Axurras also needed extra time in the 1/8 finals, against Austria. Then, in the quarterfinals, 2-1 against Belgium, a result that allowed Mancini’s team to take the flight to London. With an even greater awareness of his own strengths. What needs to be liquidated now is “La Roja”.
A winning team, of course, does not change. With the exception of the forced shift in the left lane: The loss of Spinazzola opens the doors of head coach Emerson. Di Lorenzo is confirmed on the right, as well as the Bonucci-Chiellini wall in the center of defense, in front of Gigio Donnarumma.
The midfield with Verratti confirmation along with Jorginho and Barella, while in attack Chiesa goes towards the start on the right wing. On the left, obviously, Lorenzo Insigne. In the middle of the attack, Immobile is expected to be confirmed, even after the poor performance against the Belgians.
EURO 2020 semi-finals set ✅
Italy vs Spain
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– UEFA EURO 2020 (@ EURO2020) July 3, 2021
Spain will not have Sarabia, who lost the semifinal with the cards to Switzerland. In attack, along with Morata and Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo’s chances increase, although the candidacy of Gerard Moreno, already activated on the right side, remains valid.
The midfield with three will not undergo variations, with Pedri and Koke on the Busquets side, while in defense Pau Torres must win the runoff with Eric Garcia to join Laporte. Azpilicueta and Jordi Alba in the lane, with Unai Simon between the posts.
Possible formations
ITALY (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Emerson; Barella, Jorginho, Verratti; Chiesa, Immobile, Insigne.
SPAIN (4-3-3): Unai Simon; Azpilicueta, Pau Torres, Laporte, Jordi Alba; Pedri, Busquets, Koke; Dani Olmo, Morata, Ferran Torres.
