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Italy and Belgium prepare for Nations League clash in Rome

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 4:40 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Italy and Belgium prepare for Nations League clash in Rome

Summary

Italy faces Belgium in a Nations League matchup at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Friday at 19:45 UK time. Italy's coach Roberto Mancini will be without Alessandro Bastoni, Federico Dimarco, and Bryan Cristante due to suspension and injury. Moise Kean and Francesco Pio Esposito are set to feature in the starting XI, though final attacking partners are still undecided. Belgium, in their opening match under coach Mark van Bommel, will miss Leandro Trossard and Mike Penders but expect Kevin De Bruyne to play. Both teams are looking to start strong in their Nations League groups.

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Status Watch

•Match set for Friday at Stadio Olimpico, Rome.
•Italy's key players missing due to injuries and suspension.
•Belgium aims to adapt under new coach Mark van Bommel.
•Potential starting line-ups include notable Serie A players.

Latest Updates

4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Probable Italy vs. Belgium line-ups and latest injury news

What they're saying

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Italy tested Moise Kean and Francesco Pio Esposito together for the Nations League clash, while Belgium are without injured Leandro Trossard, but could start Napoli’s Kevin De Bruyne.It kicks off at...
— Yahoo Sports

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