Italy is poised to feature Gianluigi Donnarumma as goalkeeper and Francesco Pio Esposito in the attacking role for a friendly match against Greece.
The match is scheduled to start at 21:00 CET (20:00 BST) at the Pankritio Stadium in Heraklion.
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The Azzurri are under the leadership of interim coach Silvio Baldini, who has moved up from the U21 squad. This match marks Baldini’s second and final stint as head coach of the national team, as a new manager will be appointed after June 22, 2026, coinciding with the election of a new President of the Italian Federation.
Francesco Pio Esposito celebrates his goal against Luxembourg (@optapaolo)
The Azzurri secured a 1-0 victory over Luxembourg last Wednesday, with Baldini opting for two changes in the lineup for this match.
Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor replaces Costantino Favasuli as the starting right-back, and Jeff Ekhator takes over as the right winger, stepping in for Luigi Cherubini.
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The remainder of the starting eleven remains unchanged from the team that defeated Luxembourg, featuring captain Donnarumma in goal, Pio Esposito leading the attack, and Niccolò Pisilli from Roma in central midfield.
Greece vs. Italy Official Line-Ups
Greece (3-4-1-2): Vlachodimos; Retsos, Hatzidiakos, Koulierakis; Vagiannidis, Mouzakitis, Triantis, Kiriakopoulos; Tzolis; Masouras, Douvikas.
Italy (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Ahanor, Comuzzo, Chiarodia, Bartesaghi; Pisilli, Lipani, Ndour; Koleosho, Esposito, Ekhator.