MILAN, Italy – Chelsea defender Davide Zappacosta is called up to the Italy squad for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Israel just days after signing for the Premier League champions.
The 25-year-old former Torino player has four caps for Italy, but has not featured in the squad since March.
“Davide Zappacosta has been called up to the squad for the Israel match. He’ll be available for training in the afternoon (Sunday),” the Italian team says.
Italy will be looking to bounce back against Israel after Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Spain left them three points behind the Group G leaders in second place.
Zappacosta, who can play at right-back or right wing-back, will give Italy boss Giampiero Ventura more defensive options in the clash at Reggio Emilia in northern Italy.
— AFP
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