Gennaro Gattuso has named his Italy nationwide staff squad for the World Cup play-off marketing campaign arising on the finish of March and has included three uncapped gamers amongst his alternatives.
Which uncapped gamers are in Gattuso’s newest Italy squad?
Gattuso has for the World Cup play-off semi-final in opposition to Northern Eire in Bergamo arising on March 26. The winner of that tie will go on to face both Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina away from house within the play-off ultimate on March 31: A one-match decider for a spot on the ultimate World Cup event.
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Given the significance of the event, Gattuso has understandably determined to stay with a core of trusted and skilled gamers.
The likes of Alessandro Bastoni, Riccardo Calafiori, Federico Dimarco, Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Barella are anticipated to begin in opposition to Northern Eire. There has additionally been a return to the squad for Federico Chiesa for the primary time since EURO 2024.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 04: Marco Carnesecchi of Atalanta reacts through the Coppa Italia match between SS Lazio and Atalanta BC at Olimpico Stadium on March 04, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
Solely three of the 28 gamers known as up haven’t beforehand performed for Italy. Two of them are goalkeepers in Marco Carnesecchi and Elia Caprile, neither of whom have but been given a chance over Gianluigi Donnarumma or Guglielmo Vicario.
CAGLIARI, ITALY – FEBRUARY 16: Marco Palestra of Cagliari in motion through the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and US Lecce at Stadio Sant’Elia on February 16, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photograph by Enrico Locci/Getty Photos)
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Cagliari right-back Marco Palestra, on mortgage from Atalanta, is the one uncapped outfield participant to be chosen within the newest Italy squad. The 21-year-old has impressed in his first actual breakthrough season at degree, and can be included within the Cagliari beginning line-up to tackle Napoli on Friday night.