World Cup qualifying: Verdi and Gonzalez could both see action later on today

Everyone involved at Bologna will be sure to be cheering on Simone Verdi during Italy’s clash against Macedonia in Turin on Friday evening, with the Azzurri seeking to solidify their spot in next month’s play-offs. Kick-off will be at 20:45 CEST.

Meanwhile, Giancarlo Gonzalez could may well be the first Rossoblu player to secure World Cup qualification later on today, with his Costa Rica side to set to host Honduras at 04:00 CEST at the Estadio Nacional in San Josè. For El Pipo’s side a draw will be enough to see them advance to Russia 2018.