Italy hosts Ukraine in a Group C battle for a direct exit from the European Union. The group is currently dominated by England, and it is widely believed that the two teams will be competing for another direct exit spot. Italy, under the guidance of new coach Spaletti, was forced to draw with Northern Macedonia in the first match, but the offensive tactics have actually improved, so they are expected to have better play at home. (Wednesday, 2:45 a.m. kickoff)
Italy have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their 3 matches. They are 3 points behind Ukraine but have played one less match and still have the initiative to qualify for the World Cup. After Vincenzo's resignation, Spalletti took over the reins and tried to reform the team. Although they were forced to a 1-1 draw in their last match against Northern Macedonia, Spalletti's 4-3-3 attacking formation, which has been successful in Naples, has yielded results in a short period of time and has resulted in a possession rate of nearly 70% on the road, and the loss was only by a dead ball.
Italy will be playing at home in San Siro, and the confidence of the players will be greatly enhanced. The scorer Nembini will continue to be the golden boot, and the back-up strikers such as Werfetti Gan Lotus and Ledigi are also ready to go, so the "Corps of Blucerchiati" will have more room for change than the Ukrainian army, which has been in full bloom, and will have more room for change in the second match within four days.
Ukraine drew 1-1 with England last time out, but their offense is not so strong, with only one shot on goal against England last time out. Medillo, who is regarded as the ace of the offense, has been in low form lately, and can hardly threaten Italy's goal, so this time they will have a hard time.
