Rome, June 4 (LaPresse) – Due to the unavailability of Matteo Gabbia, sidelined with a calf injury, Italy's national team coach Luciano Spalletti has called up defender Daniele Rugani in his place. Rugani will join the Azzurri squad after lunch. Italy, currently playing in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, will face Norway on Friday in a potentially decisive clash, and then host Moldova on Monday. The Azzurri’s defensive lineup remains in emergency mode following Acerbi’s recent withdrawal due to tensions with the head coach.