Overview

• Italy are in camp at Coverciano preparing for Estonia on Oct. 11 and Israel on Oct. 14 in Udine.
• Bryan Cristante returned after a year out, called merit fundamental for selection, and emphasized focus on Estonia first.
• Cristante welcomed Thursday’s ceasefire news as likely to ease tensions around the Israel fixture and urged a full house in Udine.
• First senior call-ups include Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, Nicolò Cambiaghi and Roberto Piccoli, highlighting Gattuso’s push to integrate younger players.
• Nicolussi Caviglia cited Johan Cruyff and Andrea Pirlo as key influences and backed Fiorentina teammate Moise Kean to make a decisive step forward this season.