U-21: Gentile calls in new faces Friday 30 September, 2005
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Italy boss Claudio Gentile has called up five uncapped players for the Azzurrini’s last two European Championship qualifiers.
Having already secured top spot in Group 5, the tactician has decided to experiment ahead of the games against Slovenia and Moldova.
Gentile has promoted five of his Under-20 players in the shape of Cigarini, Coda, Dellafiore, Galloppa and Pelle'.
He has also recalled Juventus left-back Giorgio Chiellini after his recent use by Marcello Lippi in the full side.
Atalanta forward Andrea Lazzari and Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani are absent as they are suspended for the opening game.
Top scorer Rolando Bianchi is missing after the Reggina youngster was sidelined for six months with knee ligament damage.
Italy face Slovenia on Friday October 7 at Vicenza, while they play Moldova in Chieti on Tuesday 11.
The squad will meet up at Bassano del Grappa on October 4.
Goalkeepers: Berni (Ternana), Curci (Roma).
Defenders: Bovo (Roma), Canini (Cagliari), Chiellini (Juventus), Coda (Empoli), Dellafiore (Treviso), Mantovani (Chievo), Marchese (Chievo), Potenza (Mallorca).
Midfielders: Cigarini (Parma), Donadel (Fiorentina), Galloppa (Triestina), Montolivo (Fiorentina), Motta (Udinese), Rosina (Torino), Sammarco (Chievo).
Attackers: Palladino (Livorno), Pazzini (Fiorentina), Pelle' (Lecce), Pepe (Palermo).
source: channel4.com