alessandro matri A number of returning players gained the trust of the Italian national team coach, Cesare Prandelli, ahead of a friendly against Poland and Uruguay. Stunned Manchester City striker, Mario Balotelli, and the duo of Juventus, Alessandro Matri and Simone Pepe, again called Prandelli after the last match Italy was absent. Two retainer Inter Milan, Giampolo Pazzini and Thiago Motta, as well as Zenit St Petersburg defender, Domenico Criscito, returned to the team after it was absent. AS Roma striker born in Argentina, Pablo Osvaldo, also had another place. Inter central defender, Andrea Ranocchia, Prandelli had the opportunity of following the injury suffered by Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci.
AC Milan right-back, Ignazio Abate, received his first call to the senior Italian national team squad to replace Davide Astori. Prandelli itself is currently being troubled by an injury suffered by Antonio Cassano and Giuseppe Rossi. Cassano suffered ischemic stroke and had to undergo treatment at least 4 months, while Rossi had to undergo a right knee injury recovery for six months. "Unfortunately we lost two important players like Cassano and Rossi, but I'll wait for them. We have to evaluate some other options, so a friendly match came at the right time. I have visited Cassano in the hospital, she was in good condition.," Said Prandelli as reported by the Italian Football. Tested the ability of Italy will host Euro 2012, Poland, in Wroclaw on Friday, November 11, 2011. Four days later, Gli Azzurri will host the 2011 Uruguay won the Copa America at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
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