Defender Davide Calabria was recalled to Luciano Spalletti's Italy squad for this month's final two European Championship qualifiers against North Macedonia and Ukraine, but Lazio captain Ciro Immobile was left out.
AC Milan skipper Calabria, who has not been in the national team since June 2022, was included in the 29-player squad announced on Friday following his recent impressive performances for his club.
Striker Immobile, who earlier this season struggled with a hamstring injury, was not called up despite recent good form for Lazio which included scoring the only goal in Tuesday's Champions League home win against Feyenoord.
Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso and Monza midfielder Andrea Colpani received their first call-ups.
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