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3 days ago
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Dybala to return for preseason friendly with Cannes
Good news for Gasperini, who will soon be able to count on Paulo Dybala and Tommaso Baldanzi again. Baldanzi missed the match against Kaiserslautern due to a muscle strain, but tests have ruled out any injuries. As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the former Empoli player will return to training with the team in the coming days. The same goes for Dovbyk, who is still resting after some thigh problems but is recovering. Paulo Dybala, who was kept on precautionary rest during the trip to Germany, is also expected to return on Thursday for the friendly against Cannes at the Tre Fontane stadium. The team is therefore approaching peak condition ahead of the first competitive matches of the season.
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28-06-2025
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EURO U21: Germany vs. Italy – Probable line-ups and where to watch
The Italy U21 side has an opportunity to make it to the semi-final of the U21 European Championships, but must first get past Germany, the only nation with a 100% win record in the tournament thus far. Italy finished second behind Spain on goals scored in Group B, with both tems finishing level on points and goal difference (on seven and +2 respectively). Advertisement The Azzurrini have picked up 1-0 wins over both Romania and hosts Slovakia, and drew 1-1 with Spain in their final match of the group stage, setting up a quarter-final tie with Germany. Tommaso Baldanzi, Cesare Casadei and Nicolo Pisilli have provided the Italy goals in the tournament thus far. BOLZEN, ITALY – OCTOBER 17: Tommaso Baldanzi celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA U21 EURO Qualifier match between against Norway at Stadio Druso on October 17, 2023 in Bolzen. (Photo by) Head coach Carmine Nunziata named a relatively rotated side for the 1-1 draw with Spain, knowing that both teams had already qualified for the knock-outs ahead of kick-off. He is expected to revert to a line-up similar to the ones he named for the opening two matches of the tournament against Germany, and is expected to call upon the likes of Casadei, Baldanzi and Wilfried Gnonto in attack. Advertisement Tonight's match will be attended by the new CT of the senior national team, Gennaro Gattuso. Kick-off is expected at 20.00 BST. Germany U21 vs. Italy U21: Probable line-ups FLORENCE, ITALY – OCTOBER 07: Niccolo Pisilli poses for a portrait prior to the training session at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on October 07, 2024 in Florence. (Photo by) Germany (4-3-3): Atubolu; Collins, Rosenfelder, Arrey-Mbi, Brown; Nebel, Martel, Reitz; Gruda, Tresoldi, Woltemade. Italy (4-3-2-1): Desplanches; Zanotti, Coppola, Pirola, Ruggeri; Fabbian, Prati, Ndour; Baldanzi, Casadei; Gnonto. Where to watch Germany vs. Italy Tonight's match will be available to watch live in the UK on Channel 4. Supporters in Italia will be able to watch for free on Rai 1.
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14-06-2025
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Official line-ups: Slovakia vs. Italy U21 European Championship
Italy bring in Cesare Casadei and Diego Coppola for their second European Under-21 Championship tie against hosts Slovakia. It kicks off at the Anton Malatinsky Stadium in Trnava at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT, 21.00 CET). Advertisement The Azzurrini opened their account with a 1-0 victory over Romania, which was sealed by a Tommaso Baldanzi goal and 'keeper Sebastiano Desplanches saving a penalty. They are in Group A along with Spain and Romania, with the top two going through to the quarter-finals. BOLZEN, ITALY – OCTOBER 17: Tommaso Baldanzi of Italy celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA U21 EURO Qualifier match between Italy and Norway at Stadio Druso on October 17, 2023 in Bolzen, Italy. (Photo by) Coach Carmine Nunziata sticks with much of the same XI that opened the tournament, but makes two big changes. Coppola and Casadei were initially rested, as they joined up late with the squad after participating in the World Cup qualifiers with the senior Italy team. The Verona defender and Torino midfielder step into the starting XI now, sending Daniele Ghilardi and Luca Koleosho to the bench. Advertisement This means Giovanni Fabbian is pushed into a more advanced role with Baldanzi in support of False 9 Willy Gnonto. Nunziata had to improvise for the attack after losing top scorer Francesco Pio Esposito to injury for the competition. LEEDS, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 10: Wilfried Gnonto of Leeds United lduring the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Rotherham United at Elland Road on February 10, 2024 in Leeds, England. (Photo by) The most familiar face in the Slovakia Under-21 squad is Verona attacking midfielder Tomas Suslov, while Cagliari central defender Adam Obert also plays. They opened their tournament with a hard-fought 3-2 defeat to Spain, capitulating only in stoppages. Slovakia vs Italy official line-ups Slovakia U21: Belko; Kopasek, Jakubko, Obert, Javorcek; Nebyla, Rigo, M Sauer; Marcelli, Suslov, L Sauer Italy U21: Desplanches; Zanotti, Pirola, Coppola, Ruggeri; Casadei, Prati, Ndour; Fabbian, Baldanzi, Gnonto Ref: Minakovic (SRB)
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28-05-2025
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❗️Baldanzi: Joined Roma for DDR, thoughts on Ranieri and Italy
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here. The Roma playmaker Tommaso Baldanzi gave an exclusive interview to Cronache di Spogliatoio, where he reflected on the incredible season experienced by the Giallorossi. Many topics were discussed. "I don't know what magic pill he used on us, but he hit the right notes. He brought back calm and play: he was a very important figure. I don't think there was a specific key, and maybe that's the beauty of it. We knew we had to wake up. We told ourselves, 'We have to win as many matches as possible to save the season,' we didn't have a specific goal. And then we ended up playing for the Champions League. Before, there was a lot of sadness and anger. In this locker room, there are really strong players. If the results don't come, you're already unconsciously angry, let alone when you're aware of your strength. We needed to make a change. We succeeded, I don't know if it was more thanks to the coach, the training, or the hard work. Ranieri gave me many opportunities, I always felt his trust: even when not starting, I played significant parts of games, useful for the team and to show my qualities." "I was very sorry about De Rossi's dismissal. He was the one who brought me here, he made it clear right away how much he wanted me. He gave a young guy the opportunity to move from Empoli to a big team like Roma. We worked a lot together, I felt how much he believed in me. He had worked hard to bring me to Roma. And then he was the first person I met here. Coming from a small place like Empoli, the first day I entered Trigoria, I said, 'Oh my God, 400 people. Do they all work here?'. It took me a moment, I felt disoriented. And he was there for me." "Dybala is a golden person, really, besides being the strongest I've played with. I would like to see! In the past, I had said that, compared to Dybala, on a scale from 1 to 10 I wasn't even there: now maybe I've made some progress, maybe we're at two! Making my debut by replacing him was magical. I had already played at the Olimpico against Roma, but when those people are on your side, it's even more impressive. In September, I scored my first goal in the Giallorossi jersey against Udinese: I wanted to explode all my joy under the curve, but the moment was a bit particular. I thought: 'Maybe it's better not to'. However, goals and assists have been my weak point this year: I have made good performances, but on a personal level, I would have liked to do more." "We joke about it, but the Empoli youth academy is like an oven: every year, very strong guys come out. Even there, I don't know what the right pill is, but the work they do with the youth sector is incredible. Empoli is a perfect place for a young person: they give you the opportunity to grow, to make mistakes. Elsewhere it would be much harder to emerge, and in the long run, it could penalize you. It was 13 years of pure joy. Some were like second fathers to me, I will thank them forever. At Empoli, they called me 'the Little Buddha'. It was a nickname given to me by coach Buscé in the Primavera. I never managed to give myself an explanation. I keep asking myself too. Actually, there is a reason, but I never understood it. With the coach, I always had a great relationship, we still talk very often. Together we won two championships: the first with the U16. I still remember one of his speeches: 'Tommy, you need to believe more in yourself and your abilities because you are really strong'. From there, I exploded, those words helped me a lot. And then also with the Primavera where I scored a double in the final against Atalanta: a cycle was closed. At Empoli, I shared the room with Asllani: we have a beautiful relationship, we talk often, but I still haven't written to him for the Champions League final. I didn't want to bother him." "When I scored at San Siro against Inter, I really didn't understand anything anymore. Scoring in such a stadium is every kid's dream. And then it's priceless: that goal won us the match, bringing us closer to our goal. The number 35 jersey? I'm very attached to it now, but at first, there wasn't a real reason. I was with the Empoli kit men, we had to hurry and quickly choose the number because I had to go on the bench. There were 32, 33, and 35. I was undecided: 'I don't know, whatever'. And one of them said: 'Come on, I'll put 35'. The following year, when I was permanently in the first team, I told them: 'Well, you've decided, put 35'. Number 10, my favorite number as a child, was also available, but I was sure: 'No, we've decided on 35. Let's go with that'. And so, in Rome, it came naturally to take it. On my left arm, I have my grandfather tattooed and the phrase 'You'll never walk alone'. It has nothing to do with Liverpool, but it's a dedication to him. He was the only one a bit passionate about football. My father played basketball, my mother never understood anything about it. Every day he took me to play, then unfortunately he passed away. I have incredible memories with him, which is why I decided to tattoo him." "Edoardo and I are friends off the field as well. He helped me a lot from the first moment I set foot in Rome. He took care of everything. He would say: 'Do you need someone to find a house? Call here. Or do you want a restaurant? Go here, trust me'. I came from a small village, with two restaurants. Imagine. EURO2025 will be a tough tournament, after a heavy season and against very prepared teams. Even here, we are at the end of a cycle: from next year we won't be there anymore. Provided, of course, that the senior National team doesn't call us: I was called up by coach Mancini for the training camp, it was very nice and exciting. We are keen to do well: we have always played great friendlies or excellent matches in the qualifying phase. Now we want to go as far as possible, I won't say more. With the U20, we reached the final in the 2023 World Cup against Uruguay: I would like to erase that match from my mind. It was a pity because we were a group that no one believed in: with the championship still ongoing, many couldn't come. Yet we did very well, we had fun, we were very united because we grew up together. Only the final was really missing." 📸 Michael Campanella - 2024 Getty Images
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16-03-2025
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Baldanzi discusses Roma's turnaround in season's second half
Roma attacker Tommaso Baldanzi spoke to DAZN about the team's turnaround in the second half of the season and ahead of the final nine matchdays of Serie A. 'Honestly, I don't know what changed, but something happened,' he said after Roma's win over Cagliari. 'In my opinion, we are an extraordinary group and precisely because in the first part of the season we faced difficult moments, we don't want to go back to that and we want to always do better.' 'We know we can't leave anything behind, we want to get three points every Sunday. We are a strong group.' 'On a personal level, I feel the coach's trust a lot, I went through a moment where I played a little less but I always tried to work for these chances.' He added, 'We are doing well and we have to continue like this.'
