Italy's Complete Transformation as Spalletti Changes 8 Starters After Euro Exit

Italy's Head Coach Takes Bold Move

Italy's head coach Roberto Mancini has made a bold move by changing eight starters for their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Lithuania. This decision comes after Italy's disappointing exit from the European Championship at the hands of Austria in the Round of 16.

The changes see Gianluigi Donnarumma, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Emerson Palmieri, Nicolo Barella, Lorenzo Insigne, Ciro Immobile, and Federico Chiesa all dropping out of the starting lineup. They are replaced by Salvatore Sirigu, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni, Cristiano Biraghi, Bryan Cristante, Nicolò Zaniolo, Giacomo Raspadori, and Domenico Berardi.

Reasons for the Changes

Mancini has not given a specific reason for the changes, but it is likely that he is looking to shake things up after Italy's poor performance at the Euros. Italy won just one of their four games at the tournament and were淘汰d by Austria in the Round of 16.

The changes could also be a way for Mancini to give some of his younger players a chance to shine. Zaniolo, Raspadori, and Berardi are all highly rated prospects and could be the future of the Italian national team.

Reaction to the Changes

The changes have been met with mixed reactions from fans and pundits. Some believe that Mancini is making the right move by shaking things up, while others believe that he is taking too much of a risk. Only time will tell if Mancini's decision was the right one.

Italy will face Lithuania in their first World Cup qualifier on Thursday, September 2nd. The match will be played at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence.