Overview
- Italy’s interim coach Silvio Baldini said he will select only Under-21 players for friendlies with Luxembourg on 3 June and Greece on 7 June.
- He argued that bringing back seniors who missed the World Cup would lack purpose, saying the window should reward motivated prospects.
- Staffing for the window is set, with Baldini running a 4-3-3 camp at Coverciano and Carmine Nunziata taking the Under-21s for their Albania friendly.
- Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has told Baldini he is available and is expected to captain a young group.
- Baldini said the next manager should know the level of these players, so performances in these games will guide early selection calls.