FLORENCE, Italy — Nicolo Zaniolo had not played a match in Italy’s top flight less than a year ago but could make his first appearance for Italy this week. Zaniolo, 19, has had a breakthrough season and has emerged as one of Serie A’s most promising talents since his move to Roma from Inter Milan last summer. Although Zaniolo received an Italy call-up in September, he did not make an appearance. We expect a lot from him.”Also called up was veteran Fabio Quagliarella, who could make his first Italy appearance in nearly 10 years. Italy kicks off its qualifying campaign on Saturday against Finland in Udine before hosting Liechtenstein in Parma three days later.

Source: National Post March 18, 2019 16:07 UTC