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Italy set to debut two young players against Greece in friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 11:10 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Italy set to debut two young players against Greece in friendly

Summary

Italy will face Greece in an international friendly on Sunday evening, with two young talents expected to make their full debuts. Interim head coach Silvio Baldini has named a squad mainly comprising players from Italy’s youth setup, following the national team's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Forward Pio Esposito, who scored the only goal in a recent win against Luxembourg, is anticipated to lead the attack, potentially joined by Genoa's Jeff Ekhator and Atalanta's Honest Ahanor. Sources indicate Ahanor and Ekhator are the expected changes to the squad for this match.

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By the Numbers

•Italy plays Greece in a friendly on Sunday.
•Jeff Ekhator and Honest Ahanor likely to debut.
•Pio Esposito is expected to lead the line.
•Silvio Baldini is interim head coach.
•Italy has not qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

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11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Two young Italy talents in line for debut opportunities against Greece

What they're saying

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Italy are due to take on Greece in an international friendly on Sunday evening, and pre-match reports indicate that there will be opportunities for two new youngsters to make their full debuts for the...
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