Belgium host Italy on Thursday evening with the aim of beating a big name in their Nations League group. With 4 points from 4 matches, the Red Devils are disappointing. But they have a great opportunity to show their mettle against Italy on Thursday, who lead the table with 10 points.
When and on what channel to watch Belgium – Italy
The match between the Diables Rouges and the Squadra Azzurra will be broadcast on Chaîne L’Équipe on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 8:45pm.
Belgium in results crisis
Belgium are having a hard time of it in this latest edition of the Nations League. Loïs Openda’s partners have taken just four points from four matches, and have won just one, against Israel. They have also lost two two-legged ties to France, and their qualification for the final phase is now almost a miracle, given the current accounting situation.
Italy seems to be doing better
The Italians are the group leaders, but they have already faced Israellast, twice. After their victory in the Parc des Princes (1-3), Luciano Spalletti’s men are favourites to finish top of the group. But things move fast in this competition, as evidenced by their draw with the Belgium mid-October (2-2).
Probable line-ups
- Belgium: Casteels – Debast, Faes, Theate, Castagne – Mangala, Tielemans, De Keteleare – Doku, Trossard, Openda.
- Italy: Donnarumma – Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori – Cambiaso, Frattesi, Ricci, Tonali, Di Marco – Raspadori, Retegui.