🇮🇹 Change in goal and no Chiesa, Italy’s squad for November | OneFootball

The head coach of Italy, Gennaro Gattuso, has announced the list of 27 players called up for the Azzurra’s upcoming international matches. The key fixtures will be against Moldova and Norway, crucial for the team’s slim chances of direct qualification.

The main novelty in goal is the first call-up for goalkeeper Elia Caprile, a bet on the future by the coaching staff aiming to refresh the position. Caprile shares the role with already established figures such as Donnarumma and Vicario.

In attack, the return of Giacomo Raspadori stands out, as he rejoins the squad to contribute his dynamism and goal-scoring ability. The list, which includes a total of 27 players, aims to be a blend of experience and youth.

Despite the new additions, the absence of Federico Chiesa is once again the main talking point. The winger, considered one of the most unpredictable talents in Italian football, is not part of the squad, which continues to spark debate about his physical condition or Gattuso’s technical decision. 

With direct qualification on the verge of being impossible, the Nazionale’s goal is to secure the best possible position for a potential playoff or, failing that, to begin laying the foundations of the team for future challenges.

The matches against Moldova and Norway are seen as an opportunity to consolidate the style of play Gattuso wants to implement, evaluating new talents and strengthening the group’s cohesion at a delicate moment.

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