🔥 Retegui has had zero issues settling into life with the Azzurri

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Adam Booker·26 March 2023

🔥 Retegui has had zero issues settling into life with the Azzurri

Mateo Retegui continues to impress in the early days of his life as Italy’s number nine.

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26/03/2023Full time

The 23-year-old was the surprise package in Roberto Mancini’s Euro 2024 qualifying squad, but has rewarded the boss’ decision by etching his name into the Italian history books.

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By heading home a Sandro Tonali corner-kick in the first half of Italy’s qualifier against Malta tonight, Retegui showed just how quickly he is settling into life with the Azzurri.

2 - Before Mateo #Retegui, the last three players to find the net in their first two games for Italy were Riccardo Orsolini (November 2020), Enrico Chiesa (June 1996) and Giorgio Chinaglia (September 1972). Speed. #MaltaItalia
– Sunday, 26 March 2023

That is two goals in two appearances for the national team.

The centre-forward position has long been a sore spot for the Italians, but in Retegui, Mancini may have his man up-front for the upcoming tournaments.

In just 2 GAMES for the Azzurri, Retegui already has the 2nd most goals for Italy in the last 12 months ⚽️ 🇮🇹 Raspadori (4 Goals) 🇮🇹 Retegui (2 Goals) 📊 stat via @FBiasin
– Sunday, 26 March 2023

Only Giacomo Raspadori has more goals for Italy than Retegui in the last 12 months (four to two).

A win tonight against Malta will send Italy back up into second place in Group C.

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