Italy and Romania announce national team squads

National football teams for Italy and Romania have announced squad selections for upcoming international fixtures.

Italy's Under-21 head coach Silvio Baldini has named a 25-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2027 qualifying campaign. The team faces crucial matches against Armenia and Poland to secure a spot in the tournament. New call-ups include Matteo Cichella, Mattia Liberali, Emanuele Lulli, and Luca Reggiani. Additionally, Roberto Mancini has selected 34 players for the senior national team's Nations League campaign, featuring nine absolute debutants.

Romania's senior national team, led by Gheorghe Hagi, has called up 33 players for the Nations League matches against Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Poland. Meanwhile, the Romania Under-21 squad, coached by Costin Curelea, has finalized its roster for the final three matches of the Euro 2027 qualifying group against Cyprus, Finland, and Spain. The U21 team currently sits in third place in their group, trailing Finland and Spain.