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  "id": 11267429,
  "title": "Probable line-ups: France vs. Italy with big names returning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/probable-line-ups-france-vs-italy-with-big-names-returning",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T19:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/probable-line-ups-france-vs-195500857.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "France and Italy are set to face off in their probable line-ups, with both nations looking to field big names returning from previous matches. Italy will start with both Esposito brothers together again, while Michael Kayode is confirmed at right-back for France. The match is scheduled for Friday at the Stade de France in Paris, starting at 19:45 UK time (20:45 CEST).\n\nRoberto Mancini confirmed that Italian striker Moise Kean is a major doubt and possibly not on the bench. With Kean's absence, Sebastiano and Francesco Pio Esposito could join forces up front for Italy. Meanwhile, Daniel Maldini is pushing for a spot in Italy's midfield.\n\nIn contrast to France's wholesale changes since their defeat to Belgium, Italy's lineup will see a blend of those two teams. Inter's Nicolò Barella will replace Davide Frattesi, while Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Fagioli remain from their recent match. The alternative would be Frattesi taking the place of Fagioli, but that might compromise creativity.\n\nDefensively, Kayode's strong performance and goal in Bursa suggest he will retain his spot, with Giovanni Di Lorenzo on the bench. Inter's Lucas Da Cunha is expected to be left out, but Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise return to the trident for France. France will also be without Kylian Mbappé due to a knee injury sustained earlier in the tournament.",
  "summary": "Italy are expected to start the Esposito brothers together again with Moise Kean not fully fit, a revamped midfield and Michael Kayode confirmed at right-back against France.It kicks off at the Stade ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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