Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti has unveiled his squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League clashes against Belgium and France. The list features some exciting new faces and the return of a key player.
Notably, Fiorentina’s Pietro Comuzzo, Juventus’ Nicolo Savona, and Lazio’s Nicolo Rovella have received their first senior call-ups. The Italy boss has given these promising young talents a long-awaited chances to make their mark on the international stage.
Among the most significant boosts for Italy is Nicolo Barella’s return to the national team after skipping October’s call-up with injury. The Inter midfielder is back to full fitness and ready to help Gli Azzurri tighten their greap on the top spot in Group A2.
In-demand Monza forward Daniel Maldini has retained his place in the national team. The same goes for Roma starlet Niccolo Pisilli. However, there will be some changes between the sticks. Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma should retain his place in goal.
But Juventus stopper Michele Di Gregio has failed to make the cut this month, with Napoli’s Alex Meret and Tottenham Hotspur’s Guglielmo Vicario leapfrogging him in the pecking order. Vicario’s clubmate Destiny Udogie remains vital for Italy, as does Meret’s club skipper Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
Italy Squad List
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alex Meret, Guglielmo Vicario
Defenders: Alessandro Bastoni, Alessandro Buongiorno, Andrea Cambiaso, Pietro Comuzzo, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Federico Dimarco, Federico Gatti, Caleb Okoli, Nicolo Savona, Destiny Udogie.
Midfielders: Nicolò Barella, Davide Frattesi, Niccolo Pisilli, Samuele Ricci, Nicolò Rovella, Sandro Tonali.
Forwards: Moise Kean, Daniel Maldini, Giacomo Raspadori, Mateo Retegui.
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