The 28 man squad does not include anyone from the Diavolo squad, despite three potential options. Matteo Gabbia and Davide Bartesaghi have both been struggling with injuries recently.
Their poor start was compounded as Manuel Locatelli slid in and bundled Dan Biton's low cross into Italy's empty net 16 minutes in. He almost got his redemption shortly after, smashing a stunning volley off the top of the bar, but Moise Kean ensured Italy were on level terms at the break, curling a low finish past Daniel Peretz in the 40th minute.