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Italy Issue Squad List for Final Euro 2024 Qualifiers

November 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Luciano Spalletti has named his 29-man list for the pivotal Euro 2024 qualifiers against North Macedonia and Ukraine. Italy need four points to punch their ticket mathematically.The most notable exclusion is Ciro Immobile, despite his return to form in recent matches. The boss preferred Gianluca Scamacca, Moise Kean, and Giacomo Raspadori.

Jorginho is in the dark concerning his future, as Arsenal would need to pick an option for him to stay put. He has notched 25 appearances so far

Arsenal Star Could Return to Italy Squad for Next Games

November 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti will issue the Italy call-ups for the key qualifiers against North Macedonia and Ukraine on Friday night. There could be a pair of surprises and returns to the Azzurri roster. Budding Monza star Andrea Colpani has been pre-selected, but he could be surpassed at the last corner by Jorginho.

Christian Pulisic and Luis Alberto have avoided major injuries after picking up thigh problems during their recent Champions League appearances.

Milan and Lazio Breathe Sigh of Relief About Two Aces

November 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Lecce, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Christian Pulisic and Luis Alberto have avoided major injuries after picking up thigh problems during their recent Champions League appearances. The Lazio star has better chances of featuring over the weekend than the Milan attacker. Neither will be out long-term, as their issues aren't worrisome.

Lazio will bid adieu to Felipe Anderson but not to Mattia Zaccagni despite the malcontent voiced by his agent in recent weeks.

Agent of Zaccagni Willing to Postpone Contract Talks

November 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Mattia Zaccagni hasn’t had a great start to the season, hitting the net just once in 15 appearances, and his agent Mario Giuffredi has filed the renewal negotiation away for rosier times in an interview: “He has had excellent performances, but he has been lacking from the scoring standpoint."

Christian Pulisic went down clutching the back of his left thigh in the final minutes of the PSG clash. He returned midweek after missing a game and a half.

Milan and Lazio Concerned with Three Stars Hurt in UCL

November 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Christian Pulisic went down clutching the back of his left thigh in the final minutes of the PSG clash. He returned midweek after missing a game and a half because of a contracture. Coach Stefano Pioli tried to downplay the problem but didn’t hide the worry in his post-game remarks.

Lazio have been trying to prolong the contracts for Felipe Anderson and Mattia Zaccagni but haven’t been able to do so yet despite their optimism.

Lazio Need to Up Offers to Complete Two Key Renewals

November 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Lazio have been trying to prolong the contracts for Felipe Anderson and Mattia Zaccagni but haven’t been able to do so yet despite their optimism. They’ll need to improve their proposals to seal the deals. The negotiation with the Brazilian is a priority since he’s tied to the team only until June.

Italy qualified for Euro 2024 by the skin of their teeth avoiding the playoff. Their title defense will likely face big obstacles right from the get-go.

Spalletti Tackles Gambling Controversy and Exclusions

October 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti addressed the unusual last few days at the Coverciano training center following the Nicolò Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali cases: “It was a tough night. There’s always angst when you need to obtain results. It was different, and there’s a lot of bitterness for what happened."

Luciano Spalletti has called up Stephan El Shaarawy to replace Nicolò Zaniolo, who left Coverciano along with Sandro Tonali.

Roma Attacker Makes His Italy Return After Two Years

October 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Luciano Spalletti has called up Stephan El Shaarawy to replace Nicolò Zaniolo, who left Coverciano along with Sandro Tonali after being questioned by the police about illegal gambling. The midfielder hasn’t been replaced yet. The Roma forward makes his Azzurri return after two years.

After omitting Orsolini from his initial squad for Italy’s qualifiers, Spalletti called upon the Bologna star following fitness concerns with others.

Spalletti Reveals Why He Rang Orsolini After Initial Omission

October 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

After omitting Riccardo Orsolini from his initial 27-man squad for Italy’s upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier matches against Malta and England respectively, Luciano Spalletti called upon the Bologna star following fitness problems with Mattia Zaccagni and Federico Chiesa.

Luciano Spalletti quickly cut to the chase and explained his decision to exclude captain Ciro Immobile for the two final Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Spalletti Revises Italy Squad, Adds Bologna Hero Orsolini

October 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Italian Football, Italy, Lazio, Serie A

One of the notable absences in Luciano Spalletti’s initial 27-man squad for Italy’s upcoming UEFA Euro Qualifier games against Malta and England was Riccardo Orsolini. The Bologna forward, despite putting up impressive displays in recent outings, missed out on the national team call-up, but that has been revised.

Luciano Spalletti rallied the Napoli fans while interrupting the presentation of goalie Pierluigi Gollini. "We do everything for the club and the city."

Spalletti Releases 27-Man Italy Squad for EURO Qualifiers

October 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Luciano Spalletti has released the list of 27 players who will be called up for Italy’s upcoming UEFA Euro Qualifier matches against Malta and England. A handful of injury concerns have hit the Azzurri camp, but Spalletti will nonetheless bet on his side bringing all six points back home.

Lazio Facing Risk of Losing Zaccagni to Bitter Serie A Rivals

September 30, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lazio could potentially face the risk of losing out headline winger Mattia Zaccagni to fierce rivals Juventus amid a contractual standstill. As per Gazzetta dello Sport via LazioNews24, Bianconeri sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is monitoring the Italian's situation at the Stadio Olimpico with bated breath.

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