No Surprises in Azzurri Squad for Scotland

By: Martha | March 18th, 2007

Roberto Donadoni today named his team for the Euro 2008 qualified against Scotland and, though it features two debutants, there really are no surprises in the squad.

Called into the team for the first time are Sampdoria’s surprising scoring machine Fabio Quagliarella and Roma defender Max Tonetto; both were expected to feature, and Quagliarella was actually going to be in the side for the Romania friendly, before it was canceled. And, with two regulars out — Nesta’s not yet back from his shoulder injury and Grosso picked up a knock in the Milan derby two weeks ago — there was room in the defense for Tonetto to make his debut. There’s still no room, however, for Montolivo (who is the Azzurrini side, as usual), a slightly I’m starting to take personally. (I have no idea who I’d throw out to make room for him, mind you, I just like to complain. Actually, maybe I do — what’s Gilardino done to keep his spot? Why not dump him for an extra midfielder?)

The team will train together for four days next week, take the weekend off, and then come back together to prepare for the match. Apparently Donadoni’s not worried enough about Scotland that he dares keep the lads in camp on Saturday and Sunday. Well, now I’m worried. Dammit.

The full list is after the jump.

Goalkeepers: Buffon (Juventus), Amelia (Livorno), Abbiati (Torino)

Defenders: Barzagli (Palermo), Bonera (Milan), Cannavaro (Real Madrid), Materazzi (Inter), Oddo (Milan), Pasqual (Fiorentina), Tonetto (Roma), Zambrotta (Barcelona)

Midfielders: Ambrosini (Milan), Camoranesi (Juventus), De Rossi (Roma), Gattuso (Milan), Mauri (Lazio), Perrotta (Roma), Pirlo (Milan), Semioli (Chievo)

Forwards: Toni (Fiorentina), Gilardino (Milan), Di Natale (Udinese), Del Piero (Juventus), Rocchi (Lazio), Quagliarella (Sampdoria)

Category: Azzurri, Rumors & News, Serie A

Tags: Azzurri, Donadoni, Gilardino, Max Tonetto, Montolivo, Quagliarella, Rumors -amp; News, Serie A

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• Ruby |  March 18th, 2007 at 3:25 pm

  
  
  

  Yay Bonera! Despite his performance last Sunday *is still smarting* he has been bloody reliable for us, so it’s lovely to see him get the call.

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• Ashley |  March 18th, 2007 at 5:04 pm

  
  
  

  I second that motion…I have been waiting for this announcement just to see his name on the list!

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• Sofia |  March 19th, 2007 at 6:13 am

  
  
  

  where’s inzaghi? i think iaquinta is injured but what happened to inzaghi?

  i dont know why donadoni changed the WC squad becasue we were amazing (we did win te WC) i just dont understand why he would fix something that isnt broken….

  at least he brought back most of the WC squad for this game..
  if he isnt worried about this game then i am too becasue if we dont qualify…we will not hear the end of it

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• Martha |  March 19th, 2007 at 7:05 am

  
  
  

  I don’t know why he’s making changes, Sofia. Inzaghi was on the Milan bench Sunday, so he’s clearly fit. He’s not playing at all for them, though, and when he plays he’s been pretty unimpressive — could just be a question of form.

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• Marcello |  March 19th, 2007 at 7:36 am

  
  
  

  Cassano dude!

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• Muddia Dome |  March 19th, 2007 at 7:44 am

  
  
  

  Yikes. I am a little concerned with the blase attitude Donadoni seems to be showing for a must-win game. But I can’t wait to see Q (Quagliarella needs a nickname and Q seems logical) in action.

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