ITALIAN NATIONAL TEAM: 6 PLAYERS AT COVERCIANO

MILAN – The first group of the 42 players called-up by Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli to Coverciano took part in fitness tests yesterday ahead of the World Cup in Brazil this summer. The following players meanwhile will take part in the tests today:Goalkeepers: Buffon (Juventus), Scuffet (Udinese);Defenders: Abate (Milan), Barzagli (Juventus), Bonucci (Juventus), Chiellini (Juventus), De Sciglio (Milan);Midfielders: Marchisio (Juventus), Montolivo (Milan), Pirlo (Juventus), Poli (Milan);Forwards: Balotelli (Milan), El Shaarawy (Milan), Osvaldo (Juventus).The schedule for today involves blood tests followed by the fitness tests.