The Italian national team announced the squad list for a test period between the 26th and 28th of January. Among the 35 names, there are three that were born in Brazil: Rafael Tolói, Luiz Felipe and João Pedro. In addition to the return of striker Balotelli.
Thinking about preparing the squad for the play-off dispute for the 2022 World Cup, Roberto Mancini made a big list, giving the opportunity of the first call-up to seven athletes. Defender Luiz Felipe, who defends Lazio, and João Pedro, captain of Cagliari, are among the newcomers with the blue shirt.
Euro 2020 champion Rafael Tolói is also on the list. The other highlight is the return of Mario Balotelli, who is playing for Adana Demirspor, fourth in the Turkish Championship.
For three years without appearing on the list, the controversial striker rotated through Olympique de Marseille, Brescia and Monza until arriving in the Turkish team.
Italy enters the field against North Macedonia on March 24 and, if they win, they will face the winner of the duel between Portugal and Turkey. Only one of the four teams will be in Qatar in November.
???? #Mancini had called up 35 #Azzurri for the training camp taking place from 26 to 28 January in #Coverciano
Balotelli returns alongside seven new names ????????
More info: https://t.co/57EuhquHCq#VivoA Azzurro pic.twitter.com/qzuaSybVBf
– Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) January 24, 2022
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