Overview

• Kickoff is 18:15 at La Spezia’s Stadio Alberto Picco with free-to-air coverage on Rai 2 and streaming on RaiPlay.
• Silvio Baldini urged focus against a physical Montenegro, warning that assuming technical superiority could lead to a poor result.
• From a 24-man camp, only 20 players can be named for the match as the coach decides which four to leave out.
• Bookmakers list Italy as heavy favorites, with the home win around 1.15–1.17, the draw 6–6.50, and Montenegro 12–17.
• Included in the squad, Simone Pafundi said he has learned from setbacks and chose Sampdoria to restart his club career.