On Monday, October 14, Italy and Israel go head-to-head in a UEFA Nations League match at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy. Dis match, wey go kick off at 8:45 p.m. local time, dey important for both teams as dem fight for points in Group 2.
Italy, wey currently lead de group with two wins and one draw, enter dis match after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Belgium. Despite being up 2-0, Italy’s Lorenzo Pellegrini was sent off, allowing Belgium to level de score. Italy’s manager, Luciano Spalletti, must now deal with Pellegrini’s suspension and several injuries, including those to Federico Chiesa, Gianluca Scamacca, Moise Kean, Nicolo Barella, and Giorgio Scalvini.
On de other hand, Israel has lost all three of their Nations League matches so far, including a 4-1 defeat to France on Thursday. Israel’s squad also face significant challenges with injuries to captain Eli Dasa, forward Dor Turgeman, and winger Manor Solomon. Oscar Gloukh is expected to fill in for Solomon, and Tai Baribo will be crucial up front.
The security around de match venue, Bluenergy Stadium, has been heightened due to de ongoing situation in de Middle East, affecting ticket sales. Only about 11,700 tickets have been sold, and there will be a significant police presence around de stadium.
For those wanting to watch de match, it can be streamed live on Fubo in de U.S., or for free on RaiPlay using a VPN for viewers outside Italy.