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Federico Bernardeschi and Jorginho earn first Italy call up
Federico Bernardeschi and Jorgino have earned their first call to Italy national team. The Azzurri will face Spain and Germany in two friendly matches scheduled for the 24th and 29th of March respectively.
Antonio Conte’s side will host Spain at Udine’s Dacia Arena, while they will travel to Munich’s Allianz Arena to face the last World Cup winners.
Conte has called PSG star Marco Verratti despite the former Pescara midfielder is still struggling with an injury, while he has preferred Luca Antonelli over his AC Milan teammate Mattia De Sciglio.
Napoli ace Lorenzo Insigne has also earned a call-up.
Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Buffon, Perin, Sirigu.
Defenders: Acerbi, Antonelli, Astori, Barzagli , Bonucci Darmian, De Silvestri, Ranocchia.
Midfielders: Florenzi, Giaccherini, Montolivo, Thiago Motta, Jorginho, Parolo, Soriano, Verratti.
Strikers: Bernardeschi, Bonaventura, Candreva, Eder, El Shaarawy, Immobile, Insigne, Pelle', Zaza.
Lorenzo Bettoni @lorebetto
