Overview

• FIGC confirmed Roberto Piccoli replaces Mattia Zaccagni and Leonardo Spinazzola comes in for Matteo Politano, marking Spinazzola’s first Italy call-up since September 2023.
• Politano exited Napoli’s 2-1 comeback win over Genoa on Sunday and was subsequently ruled out of the national team camp.
• Gattuso had named a 27-man list on Oct. 3 before the enforced changes were made following Serie A’s sixth round.
• Italy next visit Estonia on Oct. 11 and then host Israel on Oct. 14 in World Cup qualifying.
• With two starting wingers unavailable, Italian media suggest Gattuso could tweak shape during camp, including possibilities such as a hybrid 3-5-2 or a 4-3-1-2.