Italy Expand 25-Man Squad for Luxembourg and Greece Friendlies Italy’s national team has finalized its squad for upcoming friendly matches against Luxembourg and Greece, adding Fiorentina defender Niccolò Fortini to the roster. The expansion brings the squad to 25 players, with the group set to travel to Luxembourg on Tuesday for a game scheduled for Wednesday evening. After the match, the team will return to Florence and the Coverciano training center before heading to Greece for a second friendly on Sunday night. Interim coach Silvio Baldini, who was promoted from the Under-21 coaching staff following Gennaro Gattuso’s resignation, initially named a 24-man squad. However, the group was expanded after Baldini decided to include four additional players for training sessions at Coverciano last week. These players included Tommaso Berti of Cesena, Fiorentina’s Fortini, Gabriele Guarino of Empoli, and Atalanta’s Dominic Vavassori. Fortini’s inclusion in the final squad means the group now totals 25 names. Baldini’s decision to add new faces reflects the team’s focus on integrating younger talent and addressing the challenges of a difficult season. The squad failed to qualify for the World Cup, prompting Baldini to prioritize giving opportunities to untested players. Many of the additions to the squad are uncapped, with the coach emphasizing the importance of fresh perspectives as the team prepares for future competitions. The finalized squad includes a mix of experienced and emerging talents across all positions. Goalkeepers are Giovanni Daffara (Avellino), Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City), and Lorenzo Palmisani (Frosinone).#greece #italy #luxembourg #silvio_baldini #niccol_fortini
