Riccardo Calafiori admits he is starting to feel like one of the older heads in a youthful Italy squad as the Arsenal defender prepares to face France in a Nations League showdown at San Siro on Thursday. The 24-year-old insists Les Bleus remain dangerous despite their lengthy injury list and is hoping to go head-to-head with Michael Olise once again.
Como manager Cesc Fabregas has played a pivotal role in the rapid rise of defenders and midfielders at the ambitious Italian club. Both Jacobo Ramon and Mattia Liberali have credited the former Spain star's tactical philosophy as they prepare for senior international duty.
The athletic centre-forward is scoring goals for fun on both the domestic and European stage, attracting attention from the world's biggest clubs in the process
Nicolo Zaniolo has addressed his unexpected departure from the Italy national team camp, admitting that walking away from the Azzurri was a painful decision. The Udinese midfielder had been included in Roberto Mancini's latest squad before choosing to withdraw earlier this week.
France head coach Zinedine Zidane is facing a mounting selection crisis at Clairefontaine following a fresh injury scare for Aurelien Tchouameni. The Real Madrid midfield anchor was unable to complete Tuesday's training session, leaving the national team staff anxious over his availability for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.
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