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The Italian national football team will try to live up to the title of favorites in the European Championship quarter-final match against the Austrian team. The intriguing match in London will start on Saturday at 22:00. Predicted starting line-ups: Italy: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Acerbi, Spinazzola; Barella, Jorginho, Locatelli; Berardi, Immobile, Insigne. Doubtful to play due to injuries: Florenzi (thigh injury), Chiellini (thigh injury). Will miss the next match if booked: Pessina. Austria: Bachmann; Lainer, Dragović, Hinteregger, Alaba; Laimer, Grillitsch, X. Schlager; Sabitzer, Baumgartner; Arnautovič. Injured and unable to play: Lazaro (thigh injury). Will miss the next match if booked: Alaba, Bachmann, Lainer. Coaches' comments: Roberto Mancini (Italy): "A new tournament is starting now. If the guys play as they have so far - I will be happy, because that's all I ask for. Will Verratti or Locatelli play in the match? One of the capable footballers will have to sit out." Franco Foda (Austria): "At this stage of the tournament, there are no easy opponents. We have already forgotten when the Italians last suffered a defeat, but perhaps it's time for them to remember the taste of failure. We must maintain concentration and set up properly, and then do everything in London that is up to us. A tough battle awaits, but the team is ready and eagerly awaits the match. I also have a plan prepared."
