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Cambiaghi and Nicolussi Caviglia given 1st call-ups for under-pressure Italy in World Cup qualifying
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Bologna's Nicolo Cambiaghi, right, kicks the ball past Freiburg's Philipp Treu during the Europa League, opening phase soccer match between Bologna and Freiburg at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium in Bologna, Italy, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. - photo by Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP
ROME (AP) — Bologna left winger Nicolò Cambiaghi and Fiorentina midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia were called up by Italy for the first time Friday, as the under-pressure Azzurri prepared to face Estonia and Israel in World Cup qualifiers. The 24-year-old Cambiaghi has scored eight goals and provided 12 assists in 88 Serie A matches and played 10 times for Italy’s under-21 team. The 25-year-old Nicolussi Caviglia came up with Juventus and played for Italy’s under-17 through under-21 teams.