Italian National Team Awaits Chiesa and Calafiori

Former Italian national team footballer Francesco Graziani shared his thoughts ahead of the team's playoff matches in the World Cup qualification stage. It should be reminded that the Italian national team lost 4-1 to Norway and finished second in their qualification group.

"We will secure a spot in the World Cup, but there are no champions in this team. While the squad is made up of excellent players, it lacks world-class talents like Del Piero or Totti," Graziani said in an interview with *Football Italia*.

He also commented on the team's preparations for the playoff matches, stating, "You need to feel fear because it pushes you to approach the game better, put in maximum effort, and stay focused. The greatest danger lies in thinking these matches will be easy to win," he emphasized.

When asked about which players are needed for Italy's return to the World Cup, Graziani responded: "Chiesa absolutely needs to return to the lineup. I hope Calafiori joins the team as well; he is essential for us.

Pio Esposito can develop into a top-level striker like Harry Kane – a forward with physical strength, skill, and technique." The draw ceremony for the playoff matches will begin at 3:00 PM Moscow time. You can follow it via a text broadcast on the LiveResult page.

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