Argentina Head Coach Edgardo Bauza called up 26-man squad for their upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Chile on Thursday 23 March at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires and Bolivia on 28 March 2017 in La Paz. There are 4 Italian Serie A Players among the list:
Defenders: Gabriel Mercado (Sevilla), Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City), Julio Buffarini (Sao Paulo), Facundo Roncaglia (Celta de Vigo), Emmanuel Más (Trabzonspor), Marcos Rojo (Manchester United), Nicolas Otamendi (Manchester City), Mateo Musacchio (Villarreal) Ramiro Funes Mori (Everton).
Midfielders: Javier Mascherano (Barcelona), Lucas Biglia (Lazio), Guido Pizarro (Tigres), Ever Banega (Inter Milan), Enzo Perez (Valencia), Angel Di Maria (PSG), Angel Correa (Atletico de Madrid), Marcos Acuna (Racing).
A prestigious friendly with Germany ending with a goalless draw 0 – 0 at the San Siro Stadium on Tuesday 15 November 2016. Italy and Germany are preparing for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Italy have not defeated Germany since the EURO 2012 Semifinal.
There are 35 precedents between Italy and Germany. Stats showing Italy with 15 wins, 11 draws, and Germany with 8 wins.
First half ending 0 – 0. Italy Head Coach Gian Piero Ventura starting the second half with 2 substitutions in the 45th minute.
Here is the updated Italian National called up players by Head Coach Gian Piero Ventura for the International friendly game againt Germany on Tuesday 15 November 2016 at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy as reported by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).
Italy squad numbers have also been confirmed for the Germany match.
Forwards: 9 Andrea Belotti (Torino), 11 Ciro Immobile (Lazio), 27 Gianluca Lapadula (Milan), 17 Eder Citadin Martins (Inter), 28 Leonardo Pavoletti (Genoa), 7 Simone Zaza (West HamUnited).
Staff – Head Coach: Gian Piero Ventura; Team Manager: Gabriele Oriali; Coaches: Salvatore Sullo, Paolo Vanoli and Gianluca Spinelli; Secretary: Mauro Vladovich; Fitness Coaches: Alessandro Innocenti and Giovanni Brignardello; Match Analyst: Antonio Gagliardi; Doctors: Enrico Castellacci and Carmine Costabile; Physiotherapists/Masseurs i: Fabrizio Scalzi, Emanuele Randelli, Alfonso Casano, Pasquale Raia, Walter Martinelli (Osteopath); Nutritionist: Matteo Pincella.
Italy’s Schedule Team from Monday 14 to Tuesday 15 November 2016 (All times CEST)
Monday 14th November (MD-1)
10:00 Press conference with the manager and one player at Milanello *
11:00 Training at Milanello (Open to the press for the first 15 minutes)
15:30 Training (closed doors)
Germany’s schedule
14:00 Manager’s press conference at the Hotel Meliá
17:30 Training at the G. Meazza Stadium (Open to the press for the first 15 minutes)
Tuesday 15th November (MD)
20:45 ITALY vs. GERMANY Friendly – Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Meetings with the media to follow.
*Entrance to Milanello is only permitted for media sources with accreditation for Italy vs. Germany
36% Ball Possession Liechtenstein and 64% Ball Possession ITALY Liechtenstein 0 – 4 Italy
11′ Andrea Belotti
12′ Ciro Immobile
32′ Antonio Candreva
44′ Andrea Belotti
Italy defeating Liechtenstein for the FIFA World Cup Qualifier having 10 points while Liechtenstein in the last time with “0” points on Saturday 12 November 2016 at the Rheinpark in Vaduz. Italy crushing Liechtenstein and remaining in the second position sharing the same 10 points as Spain who had a better goal difference of +14 compare to Italy with +7. Italy scoring 4 goals in the first half something not seen since January 24, 1987 when Italy defeated Malta with a 5-0 in Bergamo. It’s also the first brace of Torino forward Andrea Belotti with the Italian team.
UEFA World Cup Qualifier Group G stats AFTER the game.
Italy in the second position with 7 points and a positive goal difference of +3
Liechtenstein in the 6th position with “0” points and a negative goal difference of -11
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
Goals
DIFF
Points
2
Italy
4
3
1
0
11:4
7
10
6
Liechtenstein
4
0
0
4
1:16
-15
0
Great start!!!! Italy opening the score in the 11th minute following a corner with Torino forward Andrea Belotti defeating Liechtenstein goalkeeper Jehle with a right footed shot in the high center. The assist is by Alessio Romagnoli. Belotti has now scored 10 goals in 14 appearances this season with Italy and Torino combined. Way to go….
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Now we are talking… YEAHHHHHHHH Italy increasing the score in the 12th minute, just a minute after Belotti’s goal. This time it is forward Ciro Immobile to smack a right-footed shot in the bottom left corner. And guess what….the headed assist is by Andrea Belotti… awesome! Excellent combo Belotti-Immobile.
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It’s just cruising…. Italy rocking at the Rheinpark crushing Liechtenstein. In the 32nd minute, there you see Antonio Candreva defeating goalkeeper Jehle with a left footed shot all the way to the bottom right corner. It’s party time for Italian players gathering to congratulate Candreva.
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What an amazing game for Andrea Belotti!!!! Belotti having the time of his lifeeee… imagine, in the 44th minute, Belotti scoring his second goal of the match this time with a left-footed in the center. The assist is again by midfielder Giacomo Bonaventura.
Italy Head Coach Gian Piero Ventura making the first substitution in the 67th minute. Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne replacing AC Milan midfielder Giacomo Bonaventura.
Belotti closer to another goal in the 68th minute. This time Liechtenstein goalkeeper Jehle saving Belotti’s right fooed shot in the center.
Italy making the second substitution in the 74th minute. Forward Citadin Éder replacing Antonio Candreva.
Italy with the last substitution in the 81st minute. Forward Simone Zaza replacing forward Ciro Immobile.
Here is LIECHTENSTEIN official starting lineup by coach Paritisch:
Here are Liechtenstein vs Italy official starting lineups – formations for the FIFA World Cup Qualifier Group G on Saturday 12 November 2016 at the Rheinpark in Vaduz.
By Anna Italia
