With only minutes left for the UEFA European Championship to commence, Italy are all geared up to begin their journey in Europe’s premier international competition against Turkey in the first match of Group A. 

ITALY

Coach Roberto Mancini has gone for the reliable pairing of Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci at the back, while Alessandro Florenzi and Leonardo Spinazzola will act as the two fullbacks.

Opting to go for Nico Barella, Jorginho and Manuel Locatelli in the midfield, shows that Mancini is hoping for control in the centre of the park.

Lazio star Ciro Immobile will lead the forward line for the Azzurri, while Lorenzo Insigne and Domenico Berardi. 

Lineup: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Alessandro Florenzi, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini (capt), Leonardo Spinazzola; Nicolo Barella, Jorginho, Manuel Locatelli; Domenico Berardi, Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne

Coach: Roberto Mancini (ITA)

TURKEY

Meanwhile, Turkey has opted for a positive lineup against a European heavyweight, proving they are not in the competition as spot fillers. Senol Gunes’ side will lineup in a 4-1-4-1, with Burak Yilmaz upfront. 

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Okay Yokuslu will play in the hole in front of the defense as the lone defensive midfielder. Merih Demiral and Caglar Soyuncu will follow the centre-back pairing.

Lineup: Ugurcan Cakir; Zeki Celik, Caglar Soyuncu, Merih Demiral, Umut Meras; Okay Yokuslu; Kenan Karaman, Ozan Tufan, Yusuf Yazici, Hakan Calhanoglu; Burak Yilmaz (capt)

Coach: Senol Gunes (TUR)