Italy predicted lineup vs Bulgaria: Preview, Latest Team News, Prediction and Live Stream- 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

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Italy predicted lineup vs Bulgaria, FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Italy predicted lineup vs Bulgaria, FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

It’s the red white and green vs…. well, the red, white and green, as Italy take on Bulgaria this week during the international break. Alley Sport brings you the Italy predicted lineup vs Bulgaria from this exciting group C match in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Italy vs Bulgaria Match Preview and Live Stream

It’s finally time to see the reigning UEFA Euros champion in action again. The Azzurri were imperious this summer and deservedly lifted the trophy at Wembley. Even in their qualifiers, they have a perfect record. Roberto Mancini’s men have beaten Northern Ireland, Lithuania, and Bulgaria by a 2-0 scoreline, and with 9 points out of three matches, are top of their group.

Yasen Petrov’s Bulgaria have been awful in the competition so far. They have just 1 point from three games, and even that came in a scoreless draw against minnows Northern Ireland. The country is seeing its best talent retire and the new generation isn’t close to being as good. But this could be the chance for their current players to prove a point as they face the European champions in Italy.

Italy predicted lineup vs Bulgaria may not feature Chiellini.
Italy predicted lineup vs Bulgaria may not feature Chiellini to give him rest.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will be broadcasted live in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports and ITV and will be telecasted in India on SonyLiv and Jio TV. However, one would need to buy a premium SonyLiv account to live stream the matches. Italy vs Bulgaria kicks off at 12:15 AM IST on Friday, 3rd September 2021 at Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence, Italy.

Italy predicted lineup vs Bulgaria and Team News

Italy squad in full

Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain), Pierluigi Gollini (Tottenham), Alex Meret (Napoli), Salvatore Sirigu (Genoa)

Defenders: Francesco Acerbi (Lazio), Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan), Cristiano Biraghi (Fiorentina), Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli), Emerson Palmieri (Lyon), Alessandro Florenzi (AC Milan), Manuel Lazzari (Lazio), Gianluca Mancini (Roma), Rafael Toloi (Atalanta)

Midfielders: Nicolò Barella (Inter Milan), Gaetano Castrovilli (Fiorentina), Bryan Cristante (Roma), Jorginho (Chelsea), Manuel Locatelli (Juventus), Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma), Matteo Pessina (Atalanta), Stefano Sensi (Inter Milan), Marco Verratti (Paris Saint-Germain), Nicolò Zaniolo (Roma)

Forwards: Andrea Belotti (Torino), Domenico Berardi (Sassuolo), Federico Bernardeschi (Juventus), Federico Chiesa (Juventus), Ciro Immobile (Lazio), Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli), Moise Kean (Everton), Giacomo Raspadori (Sassuolo), Gianluca Scamacca (Sassuolo)

Italy predicted lineup vs Bulgaria formation: 5-2-3

Italy predicted lineup vs Bulgaria, FIFA WCQ.
Italy predicted lineup vs Bulgaria, FIFA WCQ. Image Credit: 90min

GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma

RWB: Alessandro Florenzi

CB: Francesco Acerbi

CB: Alessandro Bastoni

CB: Leonardo Bonucci

LWB: Emerson Palmieri

CM: Jorginho

CM: Nico Barella

RW: Federico Chiesa

ST: Ciro Immobile

LW: Domenico Berardi

Italy vs Bulgaria Match Prediction

Italy and Bulgaria are miles apart in their quality. Mancini will go with a strong team because this is perhaps the toughest game they will have in this group. Plus, a win here would ensure Italy can relax in the last few matches. Hence, a strong Italy side beats Bulgaria any day of the week.

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