"Starting with the hosts, while Italy might have opened their World Cup qualifying adventure with an infamous 3-0 drumming at the hands of Norway back in June, the Azzurri have come roaring back in a sensational fashion. Although Gennaro Gattuso's camp might have already accepted that they will have to settle for a silver medal finish in Group I, the former AC Milan boss has seen his superstar squad embark on a real purple patch."
"Last seen marking their return to qualifying action earlier in the week with a routine 2-0 victory away at Moldova, the European giants have won all of their previous six consecutive qualifying appearances. Enjoying what has become their most successful spell since their European Championship success back in 2020, Italy will simply be looking to sign off their Group I adventure with a final statement of intent."
Italy recovered from a 3-0 loss to Norway in June by winning six consecutive World Cup qualifying matches, including a recent 2-0 win in Moldova. Gennaro Gattuso's side are enjoying their best spell since the 2020 European Championship. Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to return in goal, Nicolo Barella could be recalled after a suspension, and Moise Kean and Niccolo Cambiaghi remain unavailable through injury. Gianluca Mancini will start in central defence. Norway sit on the verge of their first World Cup since 1998 and approach the San Siro fixture in high spirits under Ståle Solbakken.
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