Mon Oct 14 18:25:55 UTC 2024: ## Italy Uncertain of Lineup Against “Dangerous” Israel in Nations League Clash

**Udine, Italy -** Italy manager Luciano Spalletti remains undecided on his starting lineup for Monday’s crucial Nations League match against Israel, despite the Azzurri’s current top spot in Group A2. While Italy holds a one-point lead over France, who defeated Israel 4-1 last Thursday, Spalletti remains cautious about the upcoming encounter, describing Israel as a “dangerous” team.

Spalletti revealed during Sunday’s press conference that Guglielmo Vicario will replace Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal. He emphasized the need for his team to avoid mistakes, highlighting the unpredictability of Israel’s playing style. “I don’t know exactly who will start because it’s a very delicate game with many hidden dangers,” Spalletti said.

He praised Israel’s ability to play “good football,” stressing the importance of Italy maintaining their balance and organization. “I hope our team can take control of the game,” he added.

The two teams previously met in Budapest, with Italy emerging victorious 2-1. However, Spalletti expects a different approach from Israel in the return match, anticipating their potential to both sit back defensively and press aggressively.

Spalletti also acknowledged the lessons learned from Italy’s recent 2-2 draw with Belgium, where they squandered a two-goal lead following Lorenzo Pellegrini’s red card. “The problem we learned from the last game is that in football one incident can ruin all the good work, so we must always learn from our mistakes,” he concluded.

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