Italy adds Niccolò Fortini to squad for upcoming friendlies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Italy’s national soccer team has added Fiorentina defender Niccolò Fortini to their squad for friendly matches against Luxembourg and Greece. This late inclusion brings the squad total to 25 players as they prepare for their match in Luxembourg on Wednesday. Interim coach Silvio Baldini is giving opportunities to several uncapped players following a disappointing World Cup qualification campaign. After playing Luxembourg, Italy will return for training before facing Greece on Sunday night.
- •Fortini joins as Italy prepares for friendlies against Luxembourg and Greece
- •The squad expands to 25 players following this addition
- •Silvio Baldini is assessing new talents after World Cup qualification failure
- •Italy plays Luxembourg on Wednesday and Greece next Sunday
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Italy add Fortini to squad for Luxembourg and Greece friendly tests
"Italy will bring Fiorentina defender Niccolò Fortini with the squad throughout their friendly matches against Luxembourg and Greece.It is a late addition for the Nazionale, who are set to fly out to ...
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