Apparently, Berardi is suspended for 9 months from being called up to international duty because of something he did
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I noticed that Belgium are coached by Johan Walem. He used to coach the Udinese youth team. Definitely a spy in the camp 
I don't see a Verratti or Balotelli in this current squad, no predestinato, certainly outside of the goalkeepers. I think both Bardi and Leali could become very good or potentially more, and there is a possibility with Perin if he becomes less erratic. In defence there are some prospects, and up front too, but no stand out quality.
Over the next year or so we'll see the team and players develop, and can work out the potential stars. I remember with the '2011-2013' U21 team just gone with Insigne, Verratti, Marrone, Gabbiadini, Destro, Florenzi etc, when they first came in people were worried as the '2009-2011' team with Balotelli, Giovinco, Criscito, Ranocchia, Candreva, Poli etc had ended. In the end the '2011-2013' team finished better in the Euros. It's too early to tell if this team will be successful, but it'll be hard to match the previous two.
As far as the future of the Azzurri is concerned we shouldn't forget that El Shaarawy (20), Verratti (20), Perin (20) and De Sciglio (20) are all eligible to play for this team, and Florenzi (22) is just past the mark. There are also several aged 18-21 that are not in the squad but highly rated.
I don't see a Verratti or Balotelli in this current squad, no predestinato, certainly outside of the goalkeepers. I think both Bardi and Leali could become very good or potentially more, and there is a possibility with Perin if he becomes less erratic. In defence there are some prospects, and up front too, but no stand out quality.
Over the next year or so we'll see the team and players develop, and can work out the potential stars. I remember with the '2011-2013' U21 team just gone with Insigne, Verratti, Marrone, Gabbiadini, Destro, Florenzi etc, when they first came in people were worried as the '2009-2011' team with Balotelli, Giovinco, Criscito, Ranocchia, Candreva, Poli etc had ended. In the end the '2011-2013' team finished better in the Euros. It's too early to tell if this team will be successful, but it'll be hard to match the previous two.
As far as the future of the Azzurri is concerned we shouldn't forget that El Shaarawy (20), Verratti (20), Perin (20) and De Sciglio (20) are all eligible to play for this team, and Florenzi (22) is just past the mark. There are also several aged 18-21 that are not in the squad but highly rated.
There's an u20 game Italy - Poland right now, some Torneo "Quattro Nazioni".
Italy leading 2-0, Beltrame scored one goal.
ITALIA U20 (4-2-3-1) : Cragno; Pecorini, Rugani, Barba, Zampano; Verre (C), Sampietro; Vassallo, Beltrame, Grifo; Gomez.
A disp.: Di Gennaro, Moroni, Schiavone, Padovan, Nava, Prestia, Minarini, Ricci M., Rosseti.
All.: Evani.
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Beltrame scores another one.
Italy leading 2-0, Beltrame scored one goal.
ITALIA U20 (4-2-3-1) : Cragno; Pecorini, Rugani, Barba, Zampano; Verre (C), Sampietro; Vassallo, Beltrame, Grifo; Gomez.
A disp.: Di Gennaro, Moroni, Schiavone, Padovan, Nava, Prestia, Minarini, Ricci M., Rosseti.
All.: Evani.
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Beltrame scores another one.
U-21s: Italy avenge Belgians
By Football Italia staff
A single goal from Cristian Battocchio proved enough for Italy’s Under-21s to defeat their Belgian counterparts on Monday evening.
Luigi Di Biagio’s side had fallen to a 3-1 reverse in Rieti during September’s 2015 European Championship qualifying clash between the two teams, but avenged that result yesterday.
The Azzurrini dominated proceedings in Genk and beyond Battocchio’s header from a corner could have extended the score-line out.
The result moves Italy up to second in Group 9 qualifying, six points behind the Belgians but having played two games less.
Belgium U-21s 0-1 Italy U-21s
Battocchio 3 (I)
Belgium: Coosemans; Vermijl, Arslanagic (Mechele 46), de Bock, Lukaku; Malanda, Cisse (Tielemans 46); Hazard; Bruno (Vetokele 71), Batshuayi, Mpoku
Italy: Bardi; Zappacosta, Bianchetti, Antei, Biraghi; Battocchio (Improta 80), Viviani, Baselli, Fossati; Belotti (Longo 72), Rozzi (Molina 52)
Goal:
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Sounds like a positive result and performance.
By Football Italia staff
A single goal from Cristian Battocchio proved enough for Italy’s Under-21s to defeat their Belgian counterparts on Monday evening.
Luigi Di Biagio’s side had fallen to a 3-1 reverse in Rieti during September’s 2015 European Championship qualifying clash between the two teams, but avenged that result yesterday.
The Azzurrini dominated proceedings in Genk and beyond Battocchio’s header from a corner could have extended the score-line out.
The result moves Italy up to second in Group 9 qualifying, six points behind the Belgians but having played two games less.
Belgium U-21s 0-1 Italy U-21s
Battocchio 3 (I)
Belgium: Coosemans; Vermijl, Arslanagic (Mechele 46), de Bock, Lukaku; Malanda, Cisse (Tielemans 46); Hazard; Bruno (Vetokele 71), Batshuayi, Mpoku
Italy: Bardi; Zappacosta, Bianchetti, Antei, Biraghi; Battocchio (Improta 80), Viviani, Baselli, Fossati; Belotti (Longo 72), Rozzi (Molina 52)
Goal:
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Sounds like a positive result and performance.
u17 WC, group stage:
Ivory Coast 0–1 Italy (Vido 46')
Italy
Line-up
[1] Simone SCUFFET (GK)
[2] Davide CALABRIA
[3] Federico DIMARCO
[4] Mario PUGLIESE
[5] Elio CAPRADOSSI
[6] Ivan DE SANTIS
[7] Gennaro TUTINO (-69')
[8] Andrea PALAZZI (-65')
[9] Alberto CERRI (C)
[11] Luca VIDO (-84')
[20] Antonio ROMANO
Substitute(s)
[12] Emil AUDERO (GK)
[21] Lorenzo FERRARI (GK)
[10] Vittorio PARIGINI (+69')
[13] Roberto PIRRELLO
[14] Alberto TIBOLLA
[15] Demetrio STEFFE (+65')
[16] Arturo CALABRESI
[17] Matteo LOMOLINO
[18] Michael FABBRO (+84')
[19] Enrico BALDINI
Coach
Daniele ZORATTO (ITA)
Only one Juventino (Audero)
Ivory Coast 0–1 Italy (Vido 46')
Italy
Line-up
[1] Simone SCUFFET (GK)
[2] Davide CALABRIA
[3] Federico DIMARCO
[4] Mario PUGLIESE
[5] Elio CAPRADOSSI
[6] Ivan DE SANTIS
[7] Gennaro TUTINO (-69')
[8] Andrea PALAZZI (-65')
[9] Alberto CERRI (C)
[11] Luca VIDO (-84')
[20] Antonio ROMANO
Substitute(s)
[12] Emil AUDERO (GK)
[21] Lorenzo FERRARI (GK)
[10] Vittorio PARIGINI (+69')
[13] Roberto PIRRELLO
[14] Alberto TIBOLLA
[15] Demetrio STEFFE (+65')
[16] Arturo CALABRESI
[17] Matteo LOMOLINO
[18] Michael FABBRO (+84')
[19] Enrico BALDINI
Coach
Daniele ZORATTO (ITA)
Only one Juventino (Audero)