The wait is finally over. Luciano Spalletti’s Italy, which will enter the tournament as reigning champions, makes its debut at Euro 2024 with the match against Albania, scheduled for today evening, Saturday 15 June, in Dortmund (kick-off at 9pm) . A match in which the Azzurri will necessarily have to go in search of all that is at stake in order not to make their path uphill: Donnarumma and his teammates, inserted in group B, will in fact then have to deal with two very respectable opponents in Spain and Croatia. Starting on the right foot, therefore, becomes essential to avoid risking jeopardizing the passage to the round of 16. Pay attention, however, to Sylvinho’s men, protagonists of an excellent run in the qualifiers and eager to amaze.
EURO 2024 SCOREBOARD
Italy-Albania, Spalletti’s choices
Spalletti, for his debut against Albania, seems intent on relying on a fluid 4-2-3-1, which, if necessary, can transform into a 3-4-2-1. The offensive reference will be Scamacca (preferred to Retegui), with Chiesa, Frattesi and Pellegrini called to act in the attacking midfield. In the middle of the pitch, Barella should be ready to take the field from the first minute, thus joining Jorginho (in the event of the Inter player’s withdrawal, space for Cristante). At the center of the defense, a possible starting shirt for Calafiori alongside Bastoni, with Di Lorenzo and Dimarco on the external lanes. In Porta Donnarumma.
Italy-Albania, Sylvinho’s choices
For the match against Italy, Sylvinho should rely on the 4-3-3, with Asani and Seferi supporting Chelsea star Broja in attack. In midfield three acquaintances of Italian football: Ramadani (Lecce), Asllani (Inter) and Bajrami (Sassuolo). Lots of Italy also in the defensive department, where there will be Hysaj (Lazio), Ismajli (Empoli) and Djimsiti (Atalanta) together with Mitaj. Between the posts the Empoli goalkeeper Berisha.
EURO 2024, WHERE TO SEE THE MATCHES ON TV AND STREAMING
Italy-Albania, the probable lineups
Italy (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Calafiori, Bastoni, Dimarco; Stretcher, Jorginho; Chiesa, Frattesi, Pellegrini; Scamacca. Ct. Spalletti.
Albania (4-3-3): Berisha; Hysaj, Ismajli, Djimsiti, Mitaj; Asllani, Ramadani, Bajrami; Asani, Broja, Seferi. Ct. Sylvinho.
Italy-Albania, where to watch the match on TV and streaming
The Italy-Albania match, scheduled for Saturday 15 June at 9pm in Dortmund and valid for the first day of group B of Euro 2024, will be broadcast by Rai and Sky. On Rai the reference channel will be Rai 1 and the challenge can also be followed in streaming on RaiPlay: in this case it will be enough to access the website www.raiplay.it from your computer or download the app on a smartphone, tablet (both from AppStore and Google PlayStore) and, for owners of smart TVs, directly from their television. On Sky, however, the reference channels will be Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport Calcio, Sky Sport 4K and Sky Sport (satellite number 251). The race will also be visible in streaming on SkyGo, also available on mobile devices after installing the appropriate app.
Italy-Albania, the prediction
The first match of a major tournament, as we know, is traditionally unpredictable. Even more so, when we talk about Italy, a national team that, in recent years, has lived on a roller coaster between very high peaks (the victory at the 2021 European Championships) and deep abyss (the failure to qualify for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups). And even from the match against Albania, frankly, we don’t know what to expect: in fact, we will face an opponent who is certainly not the most renowned, but who has nevertheless grown strongly in recent years and within which numerous elements that our football they know him very well. On paper, however, the Azzurri should have something more and for this reason (and also for matters of the heart) we give an advantage in the prediction to Spalletti’s men.
