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Marcos Llorente and Italy’s left-hand side

The Atletico Madrid midfielder is a right-back with Spain, and his selection there has raised some eyebrows at Euro 2020. Undoubtedly capable of playing there, as he had shown during the season for Los Rojiblancos, Luis Enrique’s adamance that that’s his position when he plays for his country hasn’t allowed him to contribute as much in attack as he does for his club.
Now, though, with Roma’s Leonardo Spinazzola’s tournament finished through injury, Italy have a vulnerability on their left that Llorente could take advantage of if he returns to the side to displace Cesar Azpilicueta. Chelsea’s Emerson Palmieri will be his opponent on his flank, and the Atleti star will be confident that he can get the better of their battle. Without too many weaknesses in Roberto Mancini’s side, Luis Enrique will be keen to test Emerson.
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