Italy coach, Gennaro Gattuso, revealed that the absence of the star Federico Keiza from the last squad came at the desire of the player himself, who preferred to withdraw temporarily in order to restore his fully physical readiness.
Gattuso said in his statements today, Tuesday, that the relationship between him and Keiza is based on continuous communication, and that he respects the player’s decision to move away until he feels that he is at his best.
When did Kiza return to the ranks of Al -Azuri?
Keza has not appeared with the national team since Italy left from Euro 2024 against Switzerland in the round of 16, despite the expectations that were indicating his return during the World Cup qualifiers in the upcoming matches, including Estonia. Keiza’s decision to move away temporarily reflects his keenness to provide the best possible level when he returns to the stadiums.
How was Keza’s case with Liverpool recently?
Keiza faced great challenges in the 2024-2025 season with Liverpool, where he suffered from the lack of posts, but his performance improved at the beginning of the current season was clear, as he scored two goals in the English Premier League so far, which is the same scoring balance last season. These developments give him a strong boost before regaining his position in the national team.
What does Kiza’s absence for Italy mean?
Italy suffers from a shortage of offensive depth after the injury of two main players, Matteo Politano and Mattia Zakani, which increases the importance of Keiza’s strong return to strengthen the front line in the decisive stages of the qualifiers.
What is the list of Italy in the October camp?
Goalkeepers: Marco Carinski, Gianluigi Donnaroma, Alex Merit, Juliemo Vicario.
Defense line: Alessandro Bastoni, Ricardo Calviuri, Andrea Campyasu, Diego Copolo, Giovanni de Lorenzo, Federico Demarko, Matteo Gabia, Gianluca Mancini, Destney Odysse.
Midfield: Nicoolo Barilla, Brian Critrete, David Frattisi, Manuel Lukatelli, Hans Nicholusi Cavillia, Sandro Tonali.
The offensive line: Nicolo Campage, Francesco Pio Esposetto, Moise Kane, Ricardo Ursolini, Leonardo Spinazola, Giakomo Rasparadori, Matteo Retigi, Roberto Bicoli.
