Mancini tests 4-3-3 system as Italy team to take on France begins to take shape

Italy manager Roberto Mancini tested a 4-3-3 formation during a training session at Coverciano ahead of Friday's Nations League clash against France in Paris. Mancini previously deployed the system in a 2-0 defeat to Belgium and a 4-1 victory over Turkey. The training session provided strong indications of Italy's potential starting lineup at the Stade de France.

According to reports, Alessandro Bastoni is expected to anchor the defense alongside either Giorgio Scalvini or Gianluca Mancini, flanked by Michael Kayode and Riccardo Calafiori. Sandro Tonali could make his third consecutive start in midfield alongside Nicolo Barella, Davide Frattesi, or Nicolo Fagioli, while Moise Kean is in contention to lead the attack.