UEFA World Cup Qualification Standing Group G BEFORE the game.
Italy, 2nd position with 10 points and a positive goal differene of +7
Albania, 4th position with 6 points and a negative goal difference of -2
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
Goals
DIFF
Points
2
Italy
4
3
1
0
11:4
7
10
4
Albania
4
2
0
2
4:6
-2
6
Here are ITALY vs ALBANIA official starting lineups – formations on Friday 24 March 2017 for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Matchday 5 at the Renzo Barbera Stadium in Palermo, Italy at 20:45.
ITALY (4-2-4): Buffon; Zappacosta, Barzagli, Bonucci, De Sciglio; De Rossi, Verratti; Candreva, Immobile, Belotti, Insigne.
Italy Head Coach Giampiero Ventura called up 23 players for the FIFA World Cup Qualifier game Italy vs Albania on Friday 24 March 2017 at the Renzo Barbera Stadium in Palermo, Italy at 20:45.
Midfielders: 16 Daniele De Rossi (Roma), 8 Roberto Gagliardini (Inter), 18 Marco Parolo (Lazio), 10 Marco Verratti (Paris Saint Germain);
Wingers: 6Federico Antonio Candreva (Inter), 7 Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli), 21 Nicola Sansone (Villarreal), 23 Simone Verdi (Bologna);
Forwards: 9 Andrea Belotti (Torino), 17 EderCitadin Martins (Inter), 20 Andrea Petagna (Atalanta), 11 Ciro Immobile (Lazio).
Staff – Commissario Tecnico: Gian Piero Ventura; Team Manager: Gabriele Oriali; Tecnici Federali: Salvatore Sullo, Paolo Vanoli e Gianluca Spinelli; Segretario: Mauro Vladovich; Preparatori atletici: Alessandro Innocenti e Giovanni Brignardello; Medici federali: Enrico Castellacci e Carmine Costabile; Massofisioterapisti: Fabrizio Scalzi, Emanuele Randelli, Alfonso Casano, Pasquale Raia, Walter Martinelli (osteopata).
UEFA World Cup Qualification Standing BEFORE the game.
Italy Head Coach Gian Piero Ventura has called up 25 players for the World Cup Qualifier game Italy vs Albania on Friday 24 March and the International Friendly Netherlands vs Italy on Tuesday 28 March 2017. There are 3 players receiving their first called ups: SPAL goalkeeper Alex Meret, Atalanta’s Leonardo Spinazzola and Inter’s Danilo D’Ambrosio.
As reported by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the team will meet on Sunday 19th March at the Technical Center Coverciano.
Italy vs. Albania at the Stadio Renzo Barbera (following Italy’s 1-0 win in 2014, this will be only the second encounter between the two teams), in what will be the fifth round of European qualifiers in Group G. Meanwhile, Spain (joint-leading the group with Italy on 10 points) will take on Israel, who are positioned in third place and are three points ahead of Albania. The Azzurri have a positive record in Palermo (13 games played, 11 wins, one draw and only one defeat, which was in 1994 against Croatia).
Midfielders: Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Roberto Gagliardini (Inter), Marco Parolo (Lazio), Marco Verratti (Paris Saint Germain);
Wingers: Federico Bernardeschi (Fiorentina), Antonio Candreva (Inter), Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli), Matteo Politano (Sassuolo), Nicola Sansone (Villarreal), Simone Verdi (Bologna);
Forwards: Andrea Belotti (Torino), Eder Citadin Martins (Inter), Manolo Gabbiadini (Southampton), Ciro Immobile (Lazio).
Staff – 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; Doctors: Enrico Castellacci and Carmine Costabile; Masseurs: Fabrizio Scalzi, Emanuele Randelli, Alfonso Casano, Pasquale Raia, Walter Martinelli (osteopath).
Italy Team Training Schedule Sunday 19 March
Squad gathering at Coverciano
Monday 20 March
h. 13.45 ca Coach’s press conference
h. 15.30 Training (First 15 minutes open to the media)
Tuesday 21 March
h. 10.30 Training (behind closed doors)
h. 13.30 ca Meeting with the media (players)
h. 15.30 Training (First 15 minutes open to the media)
Wednesday 22 March
h. 10.30 Training (behind closed doors)
h. 13.30 ca Meeting with the media (players)
h. 15.30 Training (First 15 minutes open to the media)
Thursday 23 March
h. 10.30 Training (First 15 minutes open to the media)
h. 16.00 Departing flight to Palermo from Florence
h. 17.25 Arrive in Palermo and transfer to the stadium
h. 17.45 Walk Around
h. 18.00 Italy press conference(Coach and one player)
h. 18.45 Albania press conference (Coach and one player)
h. 19.30 Albania Training (First 15 minutes open to the media)
Friday 24 March
h. 20.45 QUALIFYING GAME FOR THE 2018 WORLD CUP ITALY-ALBANIA
Meeting the media after the game
Saturday 25 March
h. 11.00 Departing flight for Florence
h. 12.25 Arrive in Florence and transfer to Coverciano
h. 16.00 Training (First 15 minutes open to the media)
Sunday 26 March
h. 10.30 Training (behind closed doors)
h. 13.30 ca Meeting the media (players)
h. 16.00 Training (First 15 minutes open to the media)
Monday 27 March
h. 10.30 Training (behind closed doors)
h. 16.30 Flight from Florence to Amsterdam
h. 18.50 Arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to stadium
h. 19.15 Walk Around
h. 19.30 Press conference (Coach and one player)
The Netherlands’ team schedule
h 12.15 Training session at the AZ Alkmaar Stadium in Alkmaar (first 15 minutes open to media)
Press conference to follow (Coach and one player)
Tuesday 28 March
h. 20.45 FRIENDLY GAME THE NETHERLANDS-ITALY
After meeting the press, the team will go to the airport and return to Italy
N.B. Media outlets are advised that the accreditation process for Italy vs. Albania (European Qualifier, Palermo, 24th March, 20:45 CEST) and Netherlands vs. Italy (Friendly, Amsterdam, 28th March, 20:45 CEST) will be available from Monday 13th February to 12:00 CEST Monday 13th March 2017. Accreditation is essential if you are to gain access to press conferences, training sessions and the games.
% Ball Possession UDINESE and % Ball Possession PALERMO Udinese 4 – 1 Palermo
42′ Cyril Théréau 12′ Roland Sallai
60′ Duván Zapata
68′ Rodrigo De Paul
80′ Jakub Jankto
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Udinese, 13th position with 33 points and a negative goal difference of -5
Palermo, 18th position with 15 points and a negative goal difference of -33
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
Goals
DIFF
Points
13
Udinese
28
9
6
13
32:37
-5
33
18
Palermo
28
3
6
19
23:56
-33
15
Wake up call for Palermo on their quest for salvation to remain in the Serie A next season. Palermo winning only 3 games this season compared to Udinese winning 10 games. Total nightmare for Palermo despite their opening goal succumbing at the end.
It is Palermo to open the score in the 12th minute. Midfielder Roland Sallai defeating Udinese goalkeeper Simone Scuffet left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Haitam Aleesami.
Photo: facebook.com/palermocalcioit
Udinese equalizing the score in the 42nd minute. Forward Cyril Théréau defeating Palermo goalkeeper Josip Posavec with a right footed shot in the bottom left corner. The assist is by Samir. It is the 11th goal of the season by Théréau.
Udinese taking the lead in the 60th minute following a corner conceded by Palermo midfielder Michel Morganella. Colombian forward Duván Zapata delivering a right footed shot in the center.
Total chaos now for Palermo! Udinese with a third slap to crush Palermo’s hope to win the game. Udinese scoring in the 68th minute. Rodrigo de Paul defeating goalkeeper Posavec with a left footed shot in the bottom left corner.
Oh my gosh! What else could go wrong for Palermo? In the 74th minute, Referee Maresca giving a red card to Palermo Captain forward Alessandro Diamanti for violent conduct. …. Diamanti leaving the pitch upset ….. A Chamomile tea needed to cool down… Palermo remaining with 10 players.
Here is UDINESE official starting lineup by coach Lugi Delneri:
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Udinese, 13th position with 33 points and a negative goal difference of -5
Palermo, 18th position with 15 points and a negative goal difference of -33
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
Goals
DIFF
Points
13
Udinese
28
9
6
13
32:37
-5
33
18
Palermo
28
3
6
19
23:56
-33
15
Here are UDINESE vs PALERMO official starting lineups – formations for the Serie A Week 29 game on Sunday 19 March 2017 at the Friuli Stadium in Udine, Italy at 18:00.
Italy – Albania 
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
