Van Bommel confirms 4-3-3 setup for Nations League match against Italy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 5:15 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Van Bommel confirms 4-3-3 setup for Nations League match against Italy
Summary

Mark van Bommel will make his debut as Belgium's head coach in the Nations League against Italy on Friday at the Stadio Olimpico. He announced that the team will play in a traditional Dutch 4-3-3 formation. Van Bommel acknowledged the challenge of preparing the team in a short timeframe, noting the lack of clarity on Italy's strategies under Roberto Mancini. Belgium's squad includes experienced players like Kevin De Bruyne, who has had recent fitness struggles.

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  • •Match scheduled for Friday at 19:45 UK time
  • •Van Bommel emphasizes 4-3-3 formation
  • •Belgium faces Italy, France, and Turkiye in the group
  • •Kevin De Bruyne's fitness remains a concern
  • •It's Van Bommel's first match as Belgium's head coach
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  • 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Van Bommel: ‘Always 4-3-3, Belgium and Italy in same situation, Milan hope’
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Mark van Bommel confirms Belgium will play with a classic Dutch 4-3-3 in the Nations League against Italy, is unsure of Roberto Mancini’s approach, and leaves the door open for a future Milan return...

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