Croatia - Italy. Predicted line-ups and latest news, – June 24, 2024

One of the final matches in Group B of the UEFA Euro 2024 group stage will be the match between Croatia and Italy.

The reigning European champions need only a draw to qualify for the 1/8 finals, while the "chequered" need only a win, as well as the defeat of Albania in the parallel match with Spain. A lot of components with a question mark, but the match between Croatia and Italy will be interesting.

When it comes to line-ups, Zlatko Dalic can count on all players except Nikola Vlasic, who has already left the Croatian team's camp due to an injury. The other 25 players to the full disposition, but the manager of the "chequered" can resort to some changes.

Bruno Petkovic could replace Ante Budimir, while former Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic could be traded for fresh energy in the form of 21-year-old Luka Sucic, who has yet to prove himself.

Luka Modrić will definitely be in the starting line-up, joining Mateo Kovacic in the backline, while the latter's Manchester City teammate Josko Gvardiol should continue to play in central defence, with Borna Sosa or veteran winger Ivan Perisic coming in at left-back.

Speaking about the Italian team, Federico Dimarco's participation in the match is questionable, as he injured his calf muscle. Other players can definitely play in the match, but Luciano Spaletti is expected to shake up the squad after the defeat to Spain.

Matteo Darmian, Bryan Cristante and Genoa striker Mateo Retegui are all decent alternatives, while young midfielder Nicolo Faggioli could also be selected for the squad.

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who was voted player of the tournament at Euro 2020, will captain the Scuadra Azzurri, while Inter pair Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella are also certain to make the squad.

Based on these facts, the Dailysports team has prepared for you predicted line-ups for the Croatia vs Italy match.

Croatia predicted line-up

Livakovic; Stanisic, Sutalo, Guardiola, Sosa; Modric, Sucic, Kovacic; Pasalic, Budimir, Kramaric.

Italy predicted line-up

Donnarumma; Darmian, Bastoni, Calafiori, Dimarco; Faggioli, Barella; Chiesa, Pellegrini, Zaccagni; Retegui.

The match between Croatia and Italy will take place at the RB Arena in Leipzig. The starting whistle of Dutch referee Danny Makkelie will sound at 21:00 CET.