The international break has returned. Italy and Ukraine will compete friendly tonight in Genoa. Italy's campaign is not going well under new coach Mancini too. Mancini's decision of team selection has not worked so he needs to be more careful while choosing to play 11. Immobile will be the first choice striker for Mancini. Isigne and Berardi are also in form though Chisea also preferred for right flank so it's upon Mancini who he wants to start. Roberto and Lorenzo will be in midfield as the duo have a good bond of understanding. In defence, Chiellini and Bonucci also need to play. Mancini benched both against Portugal last month which they lost by 1-0. I prefer Florenzi and Criscito along with Chiellini and Bonucci in defence.
For Ukraine, they are in good form and they are unbeaten this year. They started their nations league campaign in style and they want to continue this. Ukraine looks like very solid and stable under Shevchenko. Ukraine defence is very good at the time. With Rakitskiy and Burda in central defence along with Bohdan and Mykola on their sides, the defence looks very hard to break. Although Yarmolenko will be the key player for Ukraine as an attacking midfield just back of main striker Marlos.
Though this is a friendly match it will help both teams to gain confidence and chance to rectify small errors before their nations league campaing. Even Italy facing a worse time of history but still, I believe a mixture of experienced and young talents will hunt down Ukraine and give a little bit of happiness to the fans on home.
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