Inter Milan Vs Atalanta – Serie A Showdown Offers Italy Coach Gattuso Chance To Monitor Plethora Of Stars | OneFootball

Saturday’s Serie A clash between Inter Milan and Atalanta doubles as a significant scouting opportunity for Italy head coach Rino Gattuso, with as many as twelve potential Azzurri call-ups on show at San Siro ahead of the World Cup playoff against Northern Ireland on March 26th.

According to Il Giorno, via FCInterNews, Inter alone provide five players for Gattuso to assess.

Alessandro Bastoni, fitness permitting after the knock sustained in the derby, Nicolo Barella, Davide Frattesi, Pio Esposito and Federico Dimarco all carry genuine international credentials.

Indeed, heading into the decisive qualification period for this summer’s World Cup.

Inter Milan Vs Atalanta – Italy Coach Gattuso Watching Closely

Darmian and Acerbi, despite both being in the squad, are considered unlikely to return to the national team setup at this stage of their careers.

Atalanta offer an equally compelling array of options from the visiting side.

Returning defender Giorgio Scalvini will be among the most closely watched.

Alongside wide players Davide Zappacosta, Lorenzo Bernasconi and Raoul Bellanova.

Striker Gianluca Scamacca, goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi and Giacomo Raspadori are also under observation.

Although the latter is a doubt for Saturday’s match itself.

Italy’s World Cup fate hinges on the playoff double-header.

And, therefore, every performance between now and the international break carries added weight.