Italy's coach Luciano Spalletti has announced a 30-man preliminary squad for Euro 2024, led by Jorginho and including key players like Barella and Chiesa. Notable inclusions are:
- Jorginho: The 31-year-old midfielder with 48 caps, who last played for Italy in June and has been recalled after a good start to the season with Arsenal.
- Federico Chiesa: The 42-times capped Juventus forward, who has been called up despite scoring just four goals this season.
- Nicolo Fagioli: The Juventus midfielder, who has been included despite missing 266 days due to suspension.
Upcoming Friendlies and Final Squad Submission
Italy has two pre-Euro friendlies scheduled:
- June 4: vs Turkey
- June 9: vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Spalletti has until June 7 to make his final four cuts and submit his 26-man squad.
Key Players and Squad Strength
The squad includes experienced players like Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alessandro Bastoni, and Giacomo Raspadori. The team's strength lies in its midfield, with options like Barella, Jorginho, and Nicolo Barella. However, the lack of a world-class striker could be a concern.
Squad List
The full squad list includes:
- Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Guglielmo Vicario, Alex Meret, Ivan Provedel
- Defenders: Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni, Alessandro Buongiorno, Davide Calabria, Andrea Cambiaso, Matteo Darmian, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Federico Dimarco
- Midfielders: Jorginho, Davide Frattesi, Giacomo Bonaventura, Manuel Locatelli, Bryan Cristante, Nicolo Barella, Lorenzo Pelligrini
- Forwards: Federico Chiesa, Giacomo Raspadori, Mateo Retegui, Gianluca Scamacca, Nicolò Zaniolo
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