Wilfried Gnonto is expected to start for Italy this evening as Robert Mancini’s side take on Hungary in Budapest this evening. That’s according to Italian news outlet Gazetta Dello Sport, who are tipping the Leeds United youngster to start up front alongside Napoli striker Giacomo Raspadori, who scored the winner on Friday night against England.
It wouldn’t be Gnonto’s full debut for Italy, with starts coming against Hungary and Germany over the last few months. However, with Italy chasing top spot in Group A of the Nations League, it may well be the most important game he has featured in for his country.
Italy currently sit two points behind Hungary in the group, but a win at the Puskas Arena would see the Azzurri progress to the semi-finals of the Nations League for the second time. Anything less than three points would see Hungary through to the final four, with the finals likely to be hosted by the Netherlands next summer.
