It’s the return of the France team on the land after the disappointment of Euro 2016. An expected return because it will with young players while Italy has changed coach.
A few players from the first day of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the France team will have at heart to regain its sensations. Some blues have appeared in the France especially following some injury: Corchia, Sidibe Kurzawa, Kondogbia, Dembélé and Gameiro.
It is a breath of fresh air that could therefore blow the Blues, especially as Didier Deschamps could still count on the sure values of the Euro 2016, Koscielny, Payet, Sissoko, Kanté, Pogba, Griezmann, Giroud …
Before traveling to Belarus, France will test themselves against Italy. El Tri out for a nice Euro despite the sad final defeat to Portugal (0-1).
In fact, France had still beaten in the semifinals of the German World Champion, 2 goals to 0. This victory is indicative of the level of the Blues, because Italy had dropped in the quarter final against the Germans.
Italy also found the land and before a tricky trip to Israel, the Azzurri will test its new device as Giampiero Ventura will debut as coach.
The last duel between the two nations dates back to 14 November 2012 and the team of France won in Parma, 2 goals to 1.
The Italians can still count on the solid defense of Juventus, Buffon, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, but also on the revelations of the last Euro, Bonaventura (AC Milan), Florenzi (AS Rome), Eder (Inter Milan) Gabiadini (Naples), but also the return of Marco Verratti.
Unlike the team of France, Italy has often struggled on its friendly matches, so it might be wise to focus on a parity score.
Giampiero Ventura and Didier Deschamps will test the players, but it will also avoid injury before the first day of qualifications, especially since it still is very hot right now!