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Italy Reshuffles Lineup for Crucial World Cup Qualifier Against Moldova
13 Nov
Summary
- Gianluca Scamacca, Giacomo Raspadori, and Guglielmo Vicario confirmed to start
- Italy need Norway to drop points to top Group I
- Injuries force Moise Kean and Niccolò Cambiaghi out of squad
As of November 13, 2025, the Italian national team is preparing for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Moldova on November 16. Coach Gennaro Gattuso has already confirmed that Gianluca Scamacca, Giacomo Raspadori, and Guglielmo Vicario will be in the starting lineup.
This penultimate fixture in Group I of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers is a must-win for Italy, as they trail group leaders Norway in goal difference. Even if both teams finish level on points, Norway's superior goal difference of +26 compared to Italy's +10 means the Azzurri need their rivals to drop points against Estonia tomorrow to have a chance of topping the group.
Gattuso has had to deal with some injury concerns, as Moise Kean and Niccolò Cambiaghi have withdrawn from the squad. However, the coach has stated that he will start Scamacca and Raspadori upfront, with Tottenham's Vicario in goal.
The Italian lineup is expected to feature a 4-4-2 formation, with Sandro Tonali and Bryan Cristante in midfield, and Riccardo Orsolini and Mattia Zaccagni on the wings. Nicolò Barella is suspended, while Federico Dimarco and Matteo Gabbia will initially be on the bench.
