Stadio Renato Dall’Ara will host Friday’s football game between Italy and Czech Republic, the two teams who prepare for the 2020 European Championship finals. The Azzurri aim to build on a thrilling 7-0 win over San Marino, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. You should bear in mind that Roberto Mancini’s troops are eyeing their eighth consecutive win in all competitions. Stefano Sensi has overcome his injury, while Bryan Cristante has been left out of the EURO 2020 squad.
The likes of Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne, and Alessandro Florenzi are likely to return to the starting XI. PSG midfielder Marco Verratti is unlikely to be risked. The Czechs, on the other hand, continue to rely on Bayer Leverkusen attacker Patrik Schick. Jaroslv Slihavy’s troops, though, failed to impress in a 1-0 loss to Wales in their last WC qualifier, which is probably the main reason why home win should be considered.
Friday’s football game at Szusza Ferenc Stadion pits together Hungary and Cyprus, the two teams who face each other for the first time since 2007. Back then Cyprus defeated Hungary 2-1, but the hosts are seen as favourites to win this friendly. Marco Rossi’s men continue their preparations for the EURO 2020 finals, and we are positive that they will take Friday’s warm-up game very seriously. A man to watch in the home team will be Freiburg ace Roland Sallai.
The Cypriotes, on the other hand, missed out on a place at the European Championship finals. Nikos Kostenoglou’s troops have been having their ups and downs in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, and they will have a big fish to fry in the friendly against Hungary, who have been making progress year by year. It has to be noted that Cyprus key attacker Sotirou has been left out of the squad.