Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Italy vs Uruguay
Estadio das Dunas, Natal
Kick-off: 17.00 BST.
Estadio das Dunas, Natal
Kick-off: 17.00 BST.
Team News Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti could return for Italy. There have also been suggestions that Ciro Immobile may feature up front, but the Borussia Dortmund frontman may start in the bench.
Uruguay have Maximiliano Pereira available for selection following suspension, but Alvaro Pereira may miss out because of concussion.
Captain Diego Lugano is also unlikely to feature because of a knee problem.
Match Notes
This is a massive game in Group D. Both teams have been upset by Costa Rica but beaten England.
This is a massive game in Group D. Both teams have been upset by Costa Rica but beaten England.
A draw would favour Italy, who have a better goal difference than their Uruguayan counterparts.
Luis Suárez won the game for urgusy against England and will be expected to do it again.
But Andrea Pirlo may have a say in just how potent the Liverpool striker will be in Natal.
Stat of the game: These teams last met in last year’s Confederations Cup third-place play-off and Italy won 3-2 on penalties after drawing 2-2 in normal time.
Italy (Possible, 4-5-1): Buffon; Abate, Barzagli, Chiellini, Darmian; De Rossi, Pirlo, Verratti, Marchisio, Candreva; Balotelli.
Uruguay (Possible, 4-4-2): Muslera; A Pereira, Gimenez, Godin, Caceres; M Pereira, Gargano, Rodriguez, Arevalo; Suárez, Cavani
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