Simone Zaza and Ciro Immobile are expected to start in Italy’s 3-5-2 formation against Robin van Persie’s Holland.

They meet in a friendly on Thursday evening at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari.

Simone Zaza and Ciro Immobile are expected to start in Italy’s 3-5-2 formation against Robin van Persie’s Holland.

They meet in a friendly on Thursday evening at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari.

Antonio Conte makes his debut on the Italy bench and has already stated PSG goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu will start.

He also confirmed Claudio Marchisio will play 90 minutes, as he is suspended for the Euro 2016 qualifier against Norway.

It’s believed Conte will adopt his Juventus-style 3-5-2 formation with Andrea Ranocchia, Leonardo Bonucci and Roma’s Davide Astori in defence.

Marco Parolo and Emanuele Giaccherini could also start, while Sassuolo striker Zaza can be thrown in at the deep end on his senior Azzurri debut alongside Borussia Dortmund forward Immobile.

Stephan El Shaarawy is unlikely to feature after pulling up during training today with a slight ankle sprain.

The Netherlands return to the 4-3-3 formation under Coach Guus Hiddink and he’s expected to field Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij and Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong.

Manchester United’s Van Persie, Wesley Sneijder of Galatasaray and Dirk Kuyt should form the trident attack.

Italy probable: Sirigu; Ranocchia, Bonucci, Astori; Candreva, Marchisio, De Rossi, Parolo, Giaccherini; Zaza, Immobile

Holland probable: Cillessen; Janmaat, Blind, De Vrij, Martins Indi; De Jong, Wijnaldum, Lens; van Persie, Sneijder, Kuyt

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