Italy predicted XI v France: Moise Kean a doubt, Gianluigi Donnarumma to start | OneFootball

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·2 October 2026

Italy predicted XI v France: Moise Kean a doubt, Gianluigi Donnarumma to start

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There is a lot of uncertainty regarding the side that Roberto Mancini will put out at the Stade de France tonight when Italy face France in the UEFA Nations League.

There could be significant turnover from the former Manchester City manager. Gianluigi Donnarumma, however, looks certain to start and to captain Italy tonight. It also looks likely that Sandro Tonali will continue to play through the middle and Pio Esposito will likely continue to lead the line. The Inter Milan forward has enjoyed a strong start to his career with the national team (11 caps, six goals).


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There is, however, a doubt regarding the fitness of former Paris Saint-Germain forward Moise Kean. Fitness permitting, the Como forward will likely start on the left of the attack.

Italy likely line-up v France

Gianluigi Donnarumma; Ricardo Calafiori, Alessandro Bastoni, Gianluca Mancini, Michael Kayode; Nicolò Fagioli, Sandro Tonali, Davide Frattesi; Moise Kean, Pio Esposito; Antonio Vergara. (L’Éq)

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