Key Takeaways:
- Gennaro Gattuso has revealed a 27-man Italy squad for the World Cup qualifying matches against Moldova and Norway
- Elia Caprile of Cagliari has been summoned to the senior national team for the first time ahead of Thursday’s trip to Moldova
- Nicolò Barella is unavailable for the clash with Moldova due to suspension, while three players are one booking away from a ban
Squad Selection: New Faces and Welcome Returns
Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso has announced his 27-man selection for the impending World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Norway. Cagliari’s Elia Caprile has the distinction of receiving his inaugural senior international call-up. Alessandro Buongiorno and Samuele Ricci, who were absent for several months, return to the line-up for the first time since Gattuso took charge. Buongiorno had not featured for the national side since March 2025, while Ricci’s previous call-up was in June.
Gattuso's squad list for our World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Norway 💙📋#Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/UnPsVulSyz
— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) November 7, 2025
Gianluca Scamacca rejoins the squad after recovering from an injury that ruled him out in September. The Atalanta striker is now fit and ready to return to action.
Suspensions and Disciplinary Issues
Inter midfielder Nicolò Barella is included in the squad but will be sidelined for the visit to Moldova, having to serve a one-match suspension. Meanwhile, Andrea Cambiaso, Davide Frattesi, and Sandro Tonali face a potential ban if they accumulate another yellow card in the upcoming fixture.
Fixture Overview
The Azzurri are set to travel to Moldova on Thursday, 13 November before returning to host Norway at San Siro on Sunday, 16 November.
