It was an experimental Italy who this evening came onto the field in Nice to face Uruguay in a friendly. Italian tactician Giampiero Ventura will have to face the important challenge for World Cup qualifiers against Lichtenstein and tested a new squad that gave ample space for a few of the surprises of this just-finished Serie A.

It was a difficult night for Claudio Marchisio, as the Juventus defender limped off through a muscular injury in the first half, adding to Ventura's midfield woes. He was replaced by the veteren Montolivo. In the end, the Italians were able to wear down the South Americans, with Eder adding a second goal in the 83rd minute, and De Rossi converting a penalty on the 90th click. Attention now turns to World Cup qualifying, with an important game against Liechenstein on Sunday the 11th.

 
Official lineups:

Italy: Donnarumma, Darmian, Barzagli, Bonucci, Spinazzola, Candreva, De Rossi, Marchisio, Insignia, Real Estate, Belotti. Ct Ventura.

Uruguay: Muslera, M. Pereira, Giménez, Coates, Caceres, C. Sanchez, Nandez, Vecino, A Gonzalez, Urretaviscaya. Ct Tabarez.

Italy-Uruguay 1-0 LIVE

6' Gimenez (OG)
83' Eder
90' De Rossi (PK)