Italian Debutants Lead the Charge Against Ecuador
Giacomo Raspadori spearheads the attack, supported by Guglielmo Vicario and Raoul Bellanova making their senior Italy debuts in the match against Ecuador.
Venue and Time
The match kicks off at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey at 20:00 GMT.
Continued American Test for Azzurri
Following their 2-1 victory over Venezuela, the Azzurri face their second friendly test in America. Mateo Retegui’s double and Gianluigi Donnarumma’s penalty save secured the win in the previous match.
Spalletti’s Tactical Adjustments
Coach Luciano Spalletti makes wholesale changes to the starting lineup, including debuts for Tottenham’s Vicario and Torino’s Bellanova. The team maintains the 3-4-2-1 formation, with Raspadori leading the line alongside Nicolò Zaniolo and Lorenzo Pellegrini.
Presence of Inter Players and Jorginho’s Return
Four Inter players feature in the starting lineup, with the return of Arsenal midfielder Jorginho adding experience to the squad.
Previous Encounters and Ecuador’s Lineup
Ecuador has faced Italy only twice before, losing 2-0 in the 2002 World Cup and drawing 1-1 in a 2005 friendly. Their squad includes notable names such as Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo, Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan, and Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapié.
Ecuador’s Recent Form
Ecuador has shown promise in World Cup qualifiers, losing just once in six matches, with notable victories against Uruguay, Bolivia, and Chile, and draws against Colombia and Venezuela. Their only defeat came against Argentina in September.
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