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Scamacca Out: Italy Adjusts Strategy for World Cup Matches

9/4/2025

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Gianluca Scamacca has withdrawn from the Italy national team due to knee issues, missing matches against Estonia and Israel.
Coach Gennaro Gattuso will modify his attack strategy without Scamacca, who has faced injuries for the past year.
Francesco Pio Esposito is expected to debut in Scamacca's place, with the squad size remaining the same.
Italy's upcoming matches are vital for World Cup qualification.

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Gianluca Scamacca has withdrawn from the Italy national team due to knee issues, missing matches against Estonia and Israel.
Coach Gennaro Gattuso will modify his attack strategy without Scamacca, who has faced injuries for the past year.
Francesco Pio Esposito is expected to debut in Scamacca's place, with the squad size remaining the same.
Italy's upcoming matches are vital for World Cup qualification.