Nicolò Fagioli insists he was not stunned at being snubbed by Italy for the World Cup play-offs, however Fiorentina teammates Moise Kean and Edin Dzeko will probably be prepared.
The midfielder has impressed within the Viola jersey to this point this season with two objectives and three assists in 37 aggressive appearances.
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He already has seven senior caps for Italy, however none since October 2024, after
Fagioli prepared to attend for Italy probability
CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 16: Nicolò Fagioli of ACF Fiorentina in motion in the course of the Serie A match between US Cremonese and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 16, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photograph by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Photographs)
It was extensively anticipated that he would obtain a call-up from Gennaro Gattuso for the World Cup play-offs, however he was not included.
“Actually, no, I believe all these gamers who’re there deserved it,”
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“There was controversy over these call-ups, however it could’ve been the identical if I had been known as up or anybody else, as a result of that’s the way it works in Italy.
“All we should always do is cheer on the Azzurri towards Bosnia, wishing all of them the perfect. I hope to do sufficient to earn my place within the squad in June.”
FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 7: Nicolò Fagioli of ACF Fiorentina controls the ball in the course of the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Torino FC at Artemio Franchi on February 7, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)
A few of his teammates are within the Italy squad after the 2-0 victory over Northern Eire, as Kean was on course following the Sandro Tonali opener.
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“Kean struggled extra this season, however that’s as a result of in Italian soccer they research you extra rigorously after a profitable marketing campaign,” insisted Fagioli.
“He additionally had some accidents and wasn’t in the perfect form, however he gave us a giant hand to get us out of the tough state of affairs at Fiorentina. He’s an important participant and is proving it for the Nazionale too.”
EMPOLI, ITALY – JUNE 09: Nicolo Fagioli of Italy in motion throughout an Worldwide Pleasant between Italy and Bosnia & Herzegovina at Stadio Carlo Castellani on June 09, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. (Photograph by Claudio Villa/Getty Photographs)
Fagioli can be conversant in Bosnia and Herzegovina centre-forward Edin Dzeko, who scored the equaliser towards Wales final night time, forcing further time and an eventual victory on penalties.
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Now they’ll face Italy within the World Cup play-off remaining on Tuesday March 31.
“Bosnia are a tricky opponent, there isn’t a such factor as a straightforward recreation now, we noticed how well-organised Northern Eire have been, regardless of not having any nice particular person abilities.
“Bosnia have much more high quality within the facet, together with Dzeko. I received alongside very effectively with him at Fiorentina, I used to be unhappy he didn’t get to totally show himself right here, however everyone knows what sort of a participant he’s.
“I want him all the perfect, simply perhaps not towards Italy…”
CARDIFF, WALES – MARCH 26: Edin Dzeko of Bosnia and Herzegovina scores his group’s first objective in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-off match between Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Cardiff Metropolis Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photograph by Warren Little/Getty Photographs)
Does Fagioli have any recommendation about how Italy can cease Dzeko on Tuesday?
“It’s tough, he has good approach, and is phenomenal within the air. Italy’s defenders must be actually targeted.”