After facing Israel last Thursday, the Blues want to end the year on a high against Italy, in Milan, with first place in the group at stake.
9.22pm
ASS FROM ITALY!! (35, 1-2)
The Blue Team reacted by reducing the score!! The Italians, shocked, returned to the game. Dimarco strikes from his side and crosses beautifully for Cambiaso who volleys from the right! Maignan could do nothing. 1-2.
9.19pm
BUTT BLUE!!! (33rd, 0-2)
Direct free kick from Digne from 25 metres!! Surprising! The French defender, on the evening of his 50th selection, scored his first goal in blue and how!! The French team takes a break. What an effect tonight. The blues are surgical. 0-2.
9.18pm
The Blues in management (30th, 0-1)
Didier Deschamps’ players have been roaming for 10 minutes. The French midfielder took over. Possession is still in Italy’s favor (53%).
9.14pm
The Blues bypass (27th, 0-1)
Faced with the well-grouped Italian block, the French team rotates calmly. Especially Nkunku comes down to take part in the match. Rabiot is in tune and seems to find his rhythm again.
9.13pm
Di Lorenzo (fortunately) goes through (24th, 0-1)
Free kick from 30 meters for Dimarco who tries to find the Napoli captain at the far post. Di Lorenzo fails to clear the ball with his head. Goal throw-in for Maignan.
9.10pm
The Italians struggle to find their striker (22nd, 0-1)
Symptomatic of the lack of danger in the national team’s attack, Spalletti’s players are unable to find the center forward Retegui in the meantime. For now.
After a few difficult minutes, Didier Deschamps’ players seem to be better and manage to get the balls out better. The Italian defense is under more pressure.
Nice move by the Blues who see the Lazio midfielder find himself on the edge of the Italian area. The former Marseille player recovers immediately but the ball flies into the San Siro stands.
The French try to calm the Italian enthusiasm by stopping the game, but the Azzurri (also) often lose the ball under the pressure of the Azzurri.
Kolo Muani misses (13th, 0-1)
Good work by Thuram on a oriented control that can pass to Kolo Muani. The latter immediately tries to hit Nkunku with a punch but the Parisian’s gesture completely misses. Vicario grabs the skin.
8.59pm
Italy tries to react (10th, 0-1)
Flooded from the start after Rabiot’s goal, the Squadra Azzurra tried to dictate the pace, especially in midfield with captain Barella. The Azzurri struggle to restart properly and are disheveled.
8.57pm
Stretcher takes a chance! (8e, 0-1)
The Italian midfielder, at the entrance to the French area, launches a low shot which is intercepted with difficulty following a sneaky rebound from Maignan. The Blues goalkeeper releases the ball but Retegui is too far away to catch it.
Tonali takes a nice free kick, from 25 meters for the national team. Konaté clears the danger with his head.
The French defender attempts a complicated recovery on Thuram. The ball is recovered by Tonali. The Italian action does not present any danger for Maignan.
The Frenchman is sent deep once again but loses the ball. The Italian defense is back well.
GOAL DUE TO INJURY!!! (3rd, 0-1)
Rabiot is already opening the accounts! Header from a corner well hit by Digne! 5th goal for the Marseille player, on the evening of his 50th selection. France inundates the Italian team at the start.
The Blues (already) on the attack! (1st, 0-0)
Nkunku benefits from a favorable counterattack to launch Kolo Muani. The PSG striker was finally caught by Dimarco near the national team area. Goal throw-in for Italy.
Here we are!
Start of this Italy-France!
8.35pm
Italy solid on its lands
The Squadra Azzurra has a very favorable record at home in the Nations League. Luciano Spalletti’s team has 4 wins and 6 draws in 10 games. The Azzurri know what to expect.
The French team will be able to count on 4,000 fans at San Siro
The Blues have arrived at the stadium
The Azzurri have destiny between their feet
Second in their Nations League group, behind Italy, France can still finish in first place. For this reason, Didier Deschamps’ players will have to win with at least a two-goal margin at San Siro. Repaired at the beginning of September at the Parc des Princes by the national team (1-3), the Blues can take revenge again tonight.
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The XI of the Squadra Azzurra
Donnarumma, ill, is replaced in goal by Vicario.
Italy : Vicario – Di Lorenzo, Buongiorno, Bastoni – Cambiaso, Frattesi, Locatelli, Tonali, Dimarco – Barella – Retegui
The Azzurri XI
The French team in 4-3-3. Contrary to Saturday’s trend, the midfield will be made up of Guendouzi, Koné and Rabiot. Randal Kolo Muani starts in attack, accompanied by Nkunku and Thuram.
France : Maignan – Conde, Conate (captain), Saliba, Digne – Cone, Rabiot, Guendouzi – Kolo Muani, Thuram, Nkunku
Good evening everyone!
Welcome to this live broadcast to follow France’s final Nations League group match against Italy. Kick-off at 8.45pm at the San Siro Stadium in Milan!
How is Italy’s historical home record in the Nations League influencing their strategy in this match against France?
The live commentary describes a competitive match between Italy and France in the Nations League.
- Goal Update: Adrien Rabiot scored the opening goal with a header from a corner taken by Lucas Digne in the 3rd minute, putting France ahead 1-0. This marks Rabiot’s fifth goal in his international career, coinciding with his 50th cap for the national team.
- Italian Response: Italy struggled initially but began to take control in midfield with their captain, Nicolò Barella, trying to orchestrate plays. However, they faced difficulties in restarting their attack and maintaining organization, especially after conceding the early goal.
- Attempted Attacks: Italy’s midfielder, Sandro Tonali, attempted a free kick from 25 meters but was thwarted by French defender Ibrahima Konaté. Meanwhile, it was noted that Italian striker Mateo Retegui nearly capitalized on a rebound from French goalkeeper Mike Maignan, but he was too far from the ball to make a meaningful attempt.
- Match Context: The commentary also points out Italy’s strong home record in the Nations League and mentions that France needs to win by a two-goal margin to secure top placement in their group.
the match reveals early dominance by France, while Italy aims to stabilize and fight back. The session highlights offensive attempts, defensive efforts, and the strategic importance of the game for both teams.