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The match starts at Bologna’s Stadio Dall’Ara at 19:45 UK time (20:45 CEST).
Mancini’s side opened the campaign with a 2‑0 loss to Belgium, then thrashed Turkey 4‑1 in Bursa and secured a 1‑1 draw in France.
After three defeats, one goal scored and eight conceded, Montella faces mounting calls for his sack. The concern here is his shaky start.
A fairy‑tale return for Calafiori saw him net as a sub, while debutant Doumbia shone in Italy’s 3‑1 win over Turkey.
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Group A1
Mancini admitted nine changes dulled Italy’s fluidity in the 3‑1 win, yet remains optimistic about Alessandro Romano.
“I’m thrilled, especially with the result – it mattered a lot,” Scamacca told RAI Sport.
“We knew Turkey would be tough and aggressive, but we performed well.”
“My focus is staying ready, helping the Nazionale and giving everything.”
Remarkably, they trailed 1‑0 until the 77th minute.
France 10 points
Italy 7
Belgium 6
Turkey 0
Italy weren’t as dazzling, yet still pushed Turkey aside 3‑1 with goals from Scamacca, Calafiori and Esposito.
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Michael Olise again
Added time: three minutes.
Doumbia is eager to score, but his tight‑angle effort fooled the keeper.
Michael Olise
Denis Gul and Oguz Aydin in for Turkey, Kadioglu and Yunus Akgun out
Chaotic at times, but it eventually clicked – Doumbia’s challenge led to Romano’s shot, which unintentionally set up Esposito for a four‑yard tap‑in.
Doumbia was offside and lobbed wide, otherwise fine…
Vergara clutches his calf, likely a cramp after exhausting effort.
He limps off, replaced by Davide Frattesi, who still needs to pull his shirt on.
Vergara’s charge is stopped, then a clearance ricochets to Turkey’s keeper.
Rayan Cherki flips the ball around!
Bardakci receives a handball booking and will miss the Belgium match.
Fakili sprints down the left, but Kayode forces him out of play.
Desire Doue’s equaliser proves crucial for the group.
Kerem Akturkoglu on, Ismail Yuksek off
Italy’s right side finds space; Salih Ozcan’s cross is palmed over the bar by Donnarumma!
Doumbia wins the ball but is poorly positioned for Esposito’s return pass.
Romano is fouled by Zeki Celik, already booked; the Juventus full‑back must be cautious.
Kayode launches a long throw into the six‑yard box; Tonali’s volley is deflected wide.