UPDATE – Saturday 8 November
Kevin Zeroli (Monza), initially called up to the Under-20s, has joined the Under-21 squad.

After competing at the World Cup in Chile, where Italy were knocked out by the USA in the Round of 16, the Azzurrini return to action with two friendlies against Portugal and Germany. The first match will take place on Friday 14 November at 18:30 CET at the Stadio Torquato Bresciani in Viareggio, followed by the second on Monday 17 November at 15:00 CET in Oliva (Valencia, Spain). Both matches will be broadcast live on Vivo Azzurro TV.

Head Coach Carmine Nunziata has named his 23-man squad, who will meet in Viareggio on the morning of Monday 10 November. The group includes 11 players born in 2005, 11 in 2006, and one in 2007 – Roma midfielder Cristian Cama.

 

MEDIA ACCREDITATION

Journalists, photographers and media operators wishing to cover the Italy vs Portugal match can request accreditation by sending an email with the subject “Accredito media Nazionale Under 20” to p.serena@figc.it, including their media outlet and a copy of their professional ID. The deadline for requests is Wednesday 12 November at 12:00 CET.

 

SQUAD LIST

GOALKEEPERS: Tommaso Martinelli (Fiorentina), Lapo Siviero (Torino)

DEFENDERS: Mike Aidoo (Pergolettese), Cristian Cama (Roma), Mattia Mannini (Juve Stabia), Niccolò Postiglione (Pineto), Filippo Reale (Juve Stabia), Lorenzo Romani (Lecco), Jacopo Sardo (Monza), Giacomo Stabile (Juve Stabia), Francesco Stante (Inter)

MIDFIELDERS: Thomas Berenbruch (Inter), Alessandro Berretta (Giana Erminio), Leonardo Colombo (Monza), Lorenzo Riccio (Atalanta), Fabio Rispoli (Catanzaro), Kevin Zeroli (Monza)

FORWARDS: Pietro Candelari (Spezia), Giacomo De Pieri (Juve Stabia), Patrick Nuamah (Catanzaro), Matteo Lavelli (Inter), Marco Romano (Genoa), Matteo Spinaccé (Inter)

 

STAFF: Head Coach: Carmine Nunziata; Head of Delegation: Gianfranco Serioli; Assistant Coaches: Matteo Brighi, Mirco Gasparetto; Fitness Coach: Marco Montini; Goalkeeper Coach: Fabrizio Ferron; Match Analyst: Francesco Donzella; Team Doctors: Cristiano Benelli, Riccardo Pella; Physiotherapists: Angelo Cartocci, Stefano Gari; Nutritionist: Maria Luisa Cravana; Team Secretary: Luca Gatto.