US EditionLiverpool's Leoni included in Gattuso's first Italy squad
Giovanni Leoni, 18, joins Italy's national squad as manager Gennaro Gattuso integrates young talent to boost World Cup qualification after Italy's recent poor qualifying results.
- Giovanni Leoni, an 18-year-old centre-back from Liverpool, received his first national team call-up for Italy by coach Gennaro Gattuso on August 29, 2025.
- Italy has only three points from two qualifying matches, risking a third consecutive World Cup absence, and plays Estonia and Israel next.
- Sandro Tonali was included in the squad after recovering from a shoulder injury, indicating his fitness for the matches.
- Gattuso's squad has a significant points gap to Norway, who lead Group I with 12 points, necessitating strong performances to qualify for the World Cup.
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