Team news for Italy vs. Holland.
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Italy face the Netherlands in a friendly this evening, with both teams looking to kick off new eras after the loss of their managers following the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
For the hosts, new boss Antonio Conte has left striker Mario Balotelli out of his squad entirely, with Sassuolo’s Simone Zaza starting upfront alongside new Borussia Dortmund signing Ciro Immobile.
For visitors Holland, new Manchester United signing Daley Blind starts in midfield alongside Nigel de Jong and Wesley Sneijder, with United striker Robin van Persie captaining the side in attack.
Le formazioni ufficiali delle due squadre #ITANED #ItaliaOlanda #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/NURAnnhoNh
— Nazionale Italiana (@Vivo_Azzurro) September 4, 2014
Italy Team vs Holland: Sirigu, Ranocchia, Bonucci, Astori, Darmian, Marchisio, De Rossi, Giaccherini, De Sciglio, Immobile, Zaza
— Bami dele (@jaspero13) September 4, 2014
Holland team: Cillessen, Janmaat, De Vrij, Martins Indi, Blind, Wijnaldum, De Jong, Sneijder, Kuyt, Van Persie, Lens http://t.co/Km0ViSPGVo”
— Futbal News (@AleisonB) September 4, 2014
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