Women’s Euro, France – Italy: the official line-ups

The French women’s team begins its Euro this evening against Italy, 14th nation in the FIFA rankings at New York Stadium in Rotherham (a meeting to follow live with commentary on Foot Mercato from 9 p.m.). An important meeting for Les Bleues, who aim to win this European championship. The France team remains an impressive streak of 14 consecutive victories. To find traces of a defeat, you have to go back to April 13, 2021 and a 2-0 loss against the United States. The follow-up after this advertisement As for the Italians, coach Milena Bertolini has called up nine players from Juventus Turin, including the experienced Sara Gama, 33, who is playing in her fourth European championship. For this first match, Corinne Deacon made a strong choice by establishing Aïssa Tounkara (Atlético de Madrid), in central defense, in place of the Lyonnaise Griedge Mbock. On the Azurre side, Milena Bertolini, who has to do without Valentina Cernoia, positive for Covid, has lined up the best team possible. The official compositions: France: Peyraud-Magnin – Périsset, Tounkara, Renard (c), Karchaoui – Geyoro, Bilbault, Toletti – Diani, Katoto, Cascarino. Italy: Giuliani – Bartoli, Gama (c), Linari, Baottin – Caruso, Giugliano, Galli – Bergamaschi, Girelli, Bonansea.