Football Italia writers pick ideal Italy XI: choose yours’ | OneFootball

With Italy still searching for a new head coach to replace Luciano Spalletti, Football Italia writers have put together their ideal Azzurri XI, and we ask our readers to do the same!

Italy’s 2-0 win over Moldova marked the end of Spalletti’s reign on Monday, but Claudio Ranieri’s refusal to take on the CT role left the FIGC with little options on the table.

Players take part in a training sesssion of Italy’s national football team ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024 football Championship in Iserlohn, on June 12, 2024. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Gennaro Gattuso has emerged as the leading candidate for the role, and according to our transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà, the former midfielder has already held various talks with Italy’s Delegation Chief, Gigi Buffon.

While Italy fans wait for their next coach and hope to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, Football Italia has picked the ideal Azzurri XI.

Football Italia picks the ideal Italy XI

Italy midfielder #07 Davide Frattesi (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team first goal during the International friendly football match between Italy and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Empoli on June 09, 2024. (Photo by Isabella BONOTTO / AFP) (Photo by ISABELLA BONOTTO/AFP via Getty Images)

Our writers have named their ideal Italy formation, selecting among all the eligible players, including those who are injured and those who haven’t played for La Nazionale for a long time.

Below are our ideal Italy XIs, but we also want to know from you.

Head to the comments section below and let us know which line-up you’d choose if you were the Italy coach.

Lorenzo Bettoni

Italy (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Cambiaso, Buongiorno, Bastoni, Calafiori; Barella, Ricci, Tonali; Orsolini, Kean, Chiesa.

Susy Campanale

Italy (3-5-2): Donnarumma; Scalvini, Bastoni, Calafiori; Orsolini, Barella, Tonali, Frattesi, Dimarco; Raspadori, Kean

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Italy (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Dimarco; Barella, Tonali, Frattesi; Orsolini, Kean, Zaccagni.

Peter Young

Italy (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Cambiaso, Buongiorno, Bastoni, Calafiori; Barella, Ricci, Tonali; Orsolini, Retegui, Chiesa.

Mateo Retegui and Italy celebrate EPA-EFE/ETTORE FERRARI

Giancarlo Rinaldi

Italy (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Buongiorno, Di Marco; Tonali, Ricci, Barella; Orsolini, Kean, Zaccagni.

Stephen Kasiewicz

Italy XI (3-5-2): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Buongiorno, Bastoni; Cambiaso, Barella, Tonali, Frattesi, Dimarco; Raspadori, Retegui.

Wayne Girard

Italy (3-5-2): Donnarumma; Buongiorno, Mancini, Bastoni; Bellanova, Barella, Ricci, Tonali, Dimarco; Chiesa; Retegui.