Italy Sky predicts the starting lineup for Italy vs Norway: Haaland will lead; all core Italian players

6686 Sports News on November 16 According to Italian Sky reports, the Italian team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup qualifying final against Norway in Milanello tomorrow. Although it is almost impossible to reverse the situation with Norway and reach the top with a 9-goal victory, Italy still hopes to complete self-redemption - especially after losing 0-3 in the first round. This competition is not only about the final ranking, but also will build confidence for Italy to hit the play-offs.

Reports indicate that Gattuso will make major adjustments to his lineup and system: rotating the entire lineup from the lineup against Moldova and activating a 3-5-2 formation. In terms of defense, Calafiore is absent due to injury, Bastoni will move to the left center back position, Mancini will be in the center, and Di Lorenzo will be in charge of the right side.

In the midfield, Varela, whose suspension has expired, returned to the starting lineup, and Locatelli and Fratesi re-entered the lineup. Tonali was rotated for maintenance due to the risk of accumulating warning cards. The two wings were pressed by Politano and Di Marco.

The forward team uses Pio Esposito, who has been in hot competitive form recently, to partner with Retegui to continue to attack the opponent's defense.

Italy is expected to start (3-5-2)

Donnaruma; Di Lorenzo, Mancini, Bastoni; Politano, Barrera, Locatelli, Frattesi, Dimarco; Retegui, Esposito