Dont know if this has been posted but nocerino has recieved his maiden azzuri call up.. even if it is a second string team..
Gilardino Returns To Azzurri Pack For South Africa Friendly
Following Italy's win over Georgia in Genoa last night, Azzurri coach Roberto Donadoni has altered his squad in anticipation of Wednesday's friendly against South Africa...
zoom - galleria Roberto Donadoni has wasted no time in adjusting his squad following Saturday's win over Georgia (pictured.)
The Azzurri racked up a routine win in Genoa to keep their qualification dreams on track and, with no competitive game scheduled for Wednesday, will now look forward to a friendly encounter with South Africa instead.
Accordingly, coach 'Don' has called up some new faces, both familiar and unfamiliar, for the Wednesday match.
Marco Amelia may start in goal after Gigi Buffon was sent home, while Cristian Zaccardo of Palermo has finally earned a recall to the side in defence.
In midfield, Pasquale Foggia could win his second cap, while Paolo Cannavaro and Giuseppe Dossena could make their debuts after receiving their inaugural call-ups.
But the biggest news is up front, where Alberto Gilardino of AC Milan has been recalled to the side after scoring twice against Lazio last week.
The squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Marco Amelia (Livorno), Gianluca Curci (Roma)
Defenders: Cristian Zaccardo (Palermo), Giandomenico Mesto (Udinese), Daniele Bonera (Milan), Alessandro Gamberini (Fiorentina), Paolo Cannavaro (Napoli), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Giuseppe Dossena (Udinese)
Midfielders: Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Angelo Palombo (Sampdoria), Antonio Nocerino (Juventus), Riccardo Montolivo (Fiorentina), Franco Semioli (Fiorentina), Pasquale Foggia (Cagliari), Stefano Mauri (Lazio), Alessandro Rosina (Torino)
Forwards: Cristiano Lucarelli (S Donetsk), Alberto Gilardino (Milan), Vincenzo Iaquinta (Juventus).
Link:
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