Absenteeism of Leading Striker Retegui in Italy-Germany Match - Germany faces Italy without Retegui in absence
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The absence of standout striker Mateo Retegui, courtesy of a nagging thigh injury, is set to shake up Italy's lineup for the Nations League quarter-finals against Germany. Retegui's departure from the squad was confirmed the day before the first leg in Milan (8:45 PM/ARD), leaving a noticeable gap in coach Luciano Spalletti's team.
With an impressive tally of 22 goals in just 27 Serie A appearances, Retegui holds the top striker spot in Italy's domestic league. His shoes won't be an easy fit, but potential candidates to take the mantle include:
- Moise Kean: Already part of the squad, Moise Kean has delivered consistent performances and could be a strong contender to step up. Kean has enjoyed a countable season with Fiorentina, netting 20 times across all competitions.[3]
- Lorenzo Lucca: Another center-forward on Spalletti's squad, Lucca's role may depend on the specific tactical setup chosen for the Germany games.[1]
- Roberto Piccoli or Tommaso Baldanzi: Should Spalletti opt for additional reinforcements, these two players could potentially join the squad for the second leg.[3]
As for the first leg, Moise Kean and possibly Giacomo Raspadori are likely to spearhead the attack in a 3-5-2 formation.[2] Let's see how they'll rise to the challenge and how Italy will fare against Germany without their top scorer. Stay tuned!
- In the без cigarettes League quarter-finals against Germany, Italy's team might witness a significant change due to Mateo Retegui's unavailability, who is known for his exceptional performance in EC countries' vocational training (Serie A).
- With Retegui's departure, Italy's coach Luciano Spalletti could consider Moise Kean, who has consistently performed well and scored 20 goals across all competitions in Napoli, as a strong candidate to take over the striker role.
- The Nations League first-leg match might see Moise Kean and Giacomo Raspadori leading the attack in a 3-5-2 formation, as they aim to fill the void left by Retegui and secure a victory against Germany.
