Azzuri head coach Luciano Spalletti has revealed his 23-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League 2024/2025 matches. The Azzurri are set to face France and Israel in away fixtures scheduled for September 6th at the Parc des Princes in Paris and September 9th at the Bozsik Arena in Budapest, respectively.
Squad Composition
The squad features a mix of experienced players and promising newcomers. Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alex Meret, and Guglielmo Vicario have been selected as goalkeepers. The defense includes familiar names such as Alessandro Bastoni, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, and Federico Dimarco, alongside emerging talents like Raoul Bellanova and Riccardo Calafiori.
In midfield, Spalletti has opted for a blend of creativity and tenacity with players like Nicolò Fagioli, Davide Frattesi, and Lorenzo Pellegrini. The attack boasts the likes of Moise Kean, Giacomo Raspadori, and Mateo Retegui.
Notable Inclusions and Exclusions
New Faces
Two players receive their first call-ups to the senior national team:
– Caleb Okoli (Leicester City)
– Marco Brescianini (Atalanta)
Returning Players
– Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) makes his comeback after serving a suspension
– Moise Kean (Fiorentina) returns to the national team setup
Key Omissions
Several experienced players have been left out of the squad, including:
– Jorginho (Arsenal)
– Bryan Cristante (Roma)
– Gianluca Mancini (Roma)
– Matteo Darmian (Inter)
– Lorenzo Lucca (Udinese)
Notably, Nicolò Barella’s absence is due to a scheduled nasal surgery during the international break.
