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Italy calls up Alessio Cacciamani for Greece match after injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 1:20 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Italy calls up Alessio Cacciamani for Greece match after injuries

Summary

Italy coach Silvio Baldini has summoned 18-year-old Alessio Cacciamani to the national team after Marco Palestra and Luigi Cherubini withdrew due to injuries. The Azzurri recently defeated Luxembourg 1-0 in a friendly and are set to face Greece next. Baldini, who is the interim coach, has already introduced several new players to the senior squad. Cacciamani, a left-sided winger owned by Torino but on loan at Juve Stabia, scored two goals in 33 appearances this season. The match against Greece is scheduled for Sunday night.

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Status Watch

•Cacciamani replaces injured players Palestra and Cherubini.
•Italy won a friendly against Luxembourg 1-0.
•Baldini is temporarily coaching the senior team after Gattuso's resignation.
•Cacciamani scored two goals this season while on loan at Juve Stabia.
•Italy will face Greece away on Sunday night.

Latest Updates

1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Italy call 18-year-old Cacciamani after injury problems

What they're saying

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Italy coach Silvio Baldini has called up another new face for the senior side, as Juve Stabia’s Alessio Cacciamani has joined the team, after Marco Palestra and Luigi Cherubini pulled out.The Azzurr...
— Yahoo Sports

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