Three players Italy could turn to after EURO 2024 disappointment | OneFootball

Though Italy were eliminated from EURO 2024 at the round of 16 stage on Saturday evening, there are still a handful of players the CT could turn to for the upcoming series of World Cup qualifiers and Nations League fixtures.

The Azzurri were defeated 2-0 by Switzerland at Olympiastadion in Berlin on Saturday, bringing their tournament to a close in the first knockout game. Both CT Luciano Spalletti and FIGC President Gabriele Gravina are due to address the media on Sunday.

Whoever takes charge of the Italy national team moving forwards, there were several players not involved at EURO 2024 who could make an immediate impact on the team moving forwards.

Three players Italy could turn to

Perhaps the most high-profile of them is Sandro Tonali, who is still barred from being involved in competitive football, but his ban for gambling breaches is due to end in August, meaning he will be available for selection for Italy’s next scheduled fixture against France on September 6.

Another is Tottenham left-back Destiny Udogie, who missed EURO 2024 through a late injury to his quadriceps muscle. With Federico Dimarco also absent through injury for Italy’s game against Switzerland, the Spurs youngster can provide Italy with another creative option on the left flank if needed.

There is also Leeds United forward Wilfried Gnonto, who played an important role in his club side’s run to the Championship play-offs in 2023-24. Recent reports suggest there are a selection of Premier League clubs interested in snapping him up this summer, including the exciting Crystal Palace.