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 the numbers for the 23-man Italian National Squads for the FIFA World Cup Qualifier game against Liechtenstein on Saturday 12 November 2016 at the Rheinpark in Vaduz as reported by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).
Italian Squad Numbers for Liechtenstein / I numeri di maglia degli Azzurri per la gara con il Liechtenstein
Midfielders: 21 Danilo Cataldi (Lazio), 16 Daniele De Rossi (Roma), 18 Roberto Gagliardini (Atalanta), 10 Marco Verratti (Paris Saint Germain);
Wingers: 8 Giacomo Bonaventura (Milan), 6 Antonio Candreva (Inter), 20 Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli), 23 Matteo Politano (Sassuolo);
Forwards: 9 Andrea Belotti (Torino), 11 Ciro Immobile (Lazio), 17 Eder Citadin Martins (Inter), 7 Simone Zaza (West Ham United).
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 Saturday 12 to Tuesday 15 November 2016 (All times CEST)
Saturday 12th November (MD)
20:45 LIECHTENSTEIN vs. ITALY – Rheinpark Stadium
Press conferences and hotel transfers to follow
Sunday 13th November
10:00 Flight to Milan Malpensa
10:55 Arrive at Milan Malpensa and head to Milanello training centre
15:00 Training at Milanello (open to the media*)
Monday 14th November (MD-1)
10:00 Press conference with the manager and one player at Milanello *
11:00 Training at Milandello (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 – Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. Meetings with the media to follow.
*Entrance to Milanello is only permitted for media sources with accreditation for Italy vs. Germany
Uruguay and Ecuador playing for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers Matchday 11 on Thursday 10 November 2016 at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Uruguay opening the score in the 12th minute following a corner conceded by Ecuador midfielder Jefferson Orejuela. It is defender Sebastián Coates to defeat from close range Ecuador goalkeeper Esteban Dreer in the bottom right corner. The assist is by forward Carlos Sánchez.
Ecuador gaining momentum in the 44th minute equalizing the score for the 1-1. It is forward Felipe Caicedo to defeat Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera with a left footed shot in the bottom right corner. The assist is by Renato Ibarra.
Just a minute of joy for Ecuador because Uruguay takes the lead again in the 45th mintue just before ending the first half for the 2-1. It is forward Diego Rolan to defeat goalkeeper Dreer with a right footed shot in the center. The assist is by Carlos Sánchez.
Italian Serie A Players among the called up players for Uruguay vs Ecuador
The Italia National Team took the official photo on Tuesday 8 November 2016 at the Technical Center in Coverciano with the new official formal wear designed by Ermanno Scervino. The Italian team continuing the collaboration with the Florentine company who are the luxury partner for Gian Piero Ventura’s Azzurri side.
As reported by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the partnership began for the European Championship in France and will carry on until the next World Cup in Russia 2018. All of the clothes were tailor-made for the players, coaches and staff according to the values and style of Ermanno Scervino. It is a dark blue outfit with stretch wool, the jacket has three buttons and is matched with pleat-less trousers. That goes with a white shirt and a blue silk tie decorated with a small Italian flag. The look is completed by a parka jacket which is the company’s signature. That is made from blue technical material and comes with ‘derby’ model shoes along with a black leather belt.
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By Anna Italia
