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Right Central Midfielder: Nicolo Barella (Italy)
The 24-year old has also been a key player for Roberto Mancini in Italy's Euro 2020 campaign. Nicolo Barella's development in the last two years has been noteworthy. The midfielder has upped his level since joining Inter.
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With one goal and two assists, Barella is only behind Ciro Immobile for most goal contributions for Italy at the tournament thus far. Not only can he provide with goals and assists, Barella can win back possession quickly and recover the ball.
Barella provides the zip in Roberto Mancini’s Italy midfield and complements Jorginho and Marco Verratti well.
Central Midfielder: Jorginho (Italy)
Jorginho has had a year where he has turned haters into fans. Often criticised for his physicality and goal contributions in the Premier League, the Brazilian-born midfielder has proved his prowess this season.
Jorginho is known for his ability with the ball, and his composure and awareness make him unique. Under Roberto Mancini, Jorginho has been an integral part of Italy, with 29 of his 34 appearances for the Azzurri coming since the arrival of the new boss.
The Chelsea star nonchalantly chipped the winning penalty against Spain in Italy's semi-final shootout win, with his trademark hop, skip and jump run-up. to book his team's place in the Euro 2020 final.
Left Central Midfielder: Marco Verratti (Italy)
Marco Verratti takes the spot to complete an all-Italian midfield in this hypothetical XI.
Italy are a well-drilled side, with their three-man midfield being at the core of that. Barella provides the Azzurri with flair; Jorginho brings control in the middle of the park, and Marco Verratti wins the ball while also dropping deep to set the tempo of games.
That takes nothing away from the duo of Kalvin Phillips and Declan Rice, who have had flawless Euro 2020 campaigns till now. Coming against this Italian midfield in the Euro 2020 final will a big test for the two Englishmen, though.
