Sky: Vergara could be handed Italy debut, Di Lorenzo on the bench against France
GENOA, ITALY - AUGUST 22: Antonio Vergara of Napoli celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on August 22, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)
Antonio Vergara is in line for his first Italy cap in Paris, with Giovanni Di Lorenzo set to start on the bench.
According to Sky Sport Italia, via AreaNapoli, the Napoli midfielder could start on the right of a front three as Roberto Mancini juggles his options with Moise Kean’s fitness in doubt.
Kayode preferred to Di Lorenzo for Italy as Vergara set to make debut
The other Napoli man in the squad looks likely to miss out. Sky report that Mancini will again favour Michael Kayode at right-back, with Di Lorenzo dropping out. Giorgio Scalvini is expected to get the nod over Gianluca Mancini in the centre.
Sandro Tonali is tipped to play as the deep-lying playmaker if fit, alongside Nicolo Barella and Nicolo Fagioli, with Davide Frattesi the alternative.
France vs Italy – Sky Predicted Lineups
France (4-3-3): Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Jacquet, Truffert; Cherki, Kone, Rabiot; Olise, Dembele, Doue
Italy (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Kayode, Scalvini, Bastoni, Calafiori; Barella, Tonali, Fagioli; Vergara, P. Esposito, S. Esposito
Italy arrive on the back of a 4-1 win in Bursa and need another result to keep their League A status comfortable.
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