Italy National Team Squad Announced for Upcoming Matches
Italian national team coach Luciano Spalletti has made some significant changes to⤠the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against France ​and Israel. The â¢EURO 2024 players have been omitted, and there are some key new additions to the team as well.
Notable⢠Omissions
Several familiar faces from the⤠EURO 2024 squad have been left⤠out, including Jorginho, Bryan Cristante, Matteo Darmian, Gianluca Mancini, Federico Chiesa, Nicolo Barella (due to a nose injury), Gianluca Scamacca (injured), and Michael Folorunsho. These absences present⣠an opportunity ​for fresh talent within the team.
New⣠Faces
Marco Brescianini⤠from Atalanta⣠and Caleb Okoli from Leicester†City have received their first call-ups to join the Italian national team. Additionally – Nicolo Fagioli, Destiny Udogie, Samuele Ricci along with Moise Kean​ are returning to the group after absence in EURO â¢2024.
– Why‌ was Gianluigi Donnarumma excluded†from Italy’s latest squad for Euro 2024?
Italy’s national football team has ‌raised some eyebrows with their latest squad announcement for⢠EURO 2024. The â¤manager ​has made⤠some surprising exclusions, leaving out some prominent players who many fans and pundits⣠expected⣠would be selected for the tournament. Let’s take†a closer look at the eight players who have been omitted from Italy’s latest squad.
- Gianluigi ​Donnarumma: The absence of⤠the AC‌ Milan goalkeeper is perhaps the most shocking exclusion. â¢Donnarumma has been â¤a key figure for Italy in recent years and was a standout performer during⤠their Euro 2020†triumph.
- Nicolo Zaniolo: The 22-year-old midfielder â€has been in fine form for AS Roma and was â€expected†to be a part of Italy’s midfield ‌setup. His exclusion comes⤠as a surprise to many.
- Andrea Belotti: The Torino striker has been a consistent goal scorer†in Serie A but‌ has been left out ​of†the â¢squad, raising questions about Italy’s attacking options.
- Lorenzo Pellegrini: Another AS Roma player,​ Pellegrini’s omission has⤠left fans puzzled, considering his creativity ‌and†goal-scoring â£ability from midfield.
- Alessio Romagnoli: The AC Milan†defender has â€been a regular in â£Italy’s squad â¢in recent years but has been overlooked​ this time around, despite his experience and leadership qualities.
- Francesco Caputo: The Sassuolo striker has been â£in good⢠form in â¢the â£Serie A but has not made​ the cut for Italy’s ​Euro 2024 squad,‌ which has​ come as â¢a surprise to many.
- Domenico⣠Berardi: The Sassuolo winger has been a consistent performer for Italy​ but has been surprisingly​ left out of the squad for the upcoming tournament.
- Federico Chiesa: The Juventus winger​ has been in†good form⤠for both club and country but ​has ‌not been included in the latest squad, leaving many â¢fans bewildered.
It’s‌ clear â¢that Italy’s manager​ has made some†bold â£decisions ​in â¢leaving out â€these⢠players, and it will be interesting to see how‌ the‌ team performs without their â¢contributions. However, it also opens up⤠opportunities for†other players to†step up and make​ an impact at the â¢tournament.
It’s important to remember that squad selection is⤠a⤠complex process,​ and managers have to consider various factors such as form, fitness, and tactical considerations when making their choices.
With â£the omission of some key⤠players, Italy’s squad⢠for Euro⢠2024 is certainly a talking point among â£fans and experts alike. Only time will tell whether these exclusions will â£benefit or hinder the team’s⣠performance in the tournament.
Benefits and Practical Tips:
- Keep an‌ eye out for surprise inclusions ​in the final squad
- Consider the ‌impact†of these exclusions on â€Italy’s tournament prospects
- Look for opportunities for emerging talents to shine on the big†stage
Italy’s latest squad announcement for Euro 2024 has certainly caused a stir with the surprising exclusions of these⣠eight‌ players. It will be fascinating⤠to⢠see how‌ the team fares without their presence and whether their absence will open ​up â¢opportunities ​for others ‌to make their â¤mark on â¢the tournament.‌ Fans will undoubtedly be eager to see how Italy performs⣠as they aim to defend†their European crown.
Sandro â¢Tonali is also making a comeback after being eligible to play again following his suspension due to illegal gambling practices.
Confirmed Italy Squad
The revised Italian national team squad⤠includes ‌key players such as goalkeepers Gianluigi Donnarumma⢠(Paris Saint-Germain) and â¢Alex⢠Meret (Napoli), defenders Alessandro Bastoni (Inter) & Raoul Bellanova (Atalanta) among others. Midfielders like Marco Brescianini (Atalanta) & Nicolò Fagioli(Juventus) make their entry⢠into this new⢠look‌ side along ​with‌ forwards- ​Moise Kean(Giacomo Raspadori).
Conclusion
Spalletti’s decision signifies an opportunity for â¤young talents while adapting his strategies.
The upcoming matches will⢠be​ a chance for these new additions to prove themselves â£on the international stage alongside seasoned players in recent fixtures.
