Piccoli replaces injured Zaccagni in Italy squad

The FIGC confirmed the change in the Azzurri squad on Saturday morning, just a few hours after  Lazio had announced Zaccagni’s injury and omission from today’s squad for a match against Torino.

Zaccagni will undergo further medical tests on Monday, Lazio have said.

Zaccagni started for Italy in Gattuso’s first game in charge against Estonia in September, but wasn’t even on the bench for the following match against Israel.

Piccoli has made six appearances across all competitions with Fiorentina this season, scoring two goals.

Three Italy debutants in October 2025

The product of the Atalanta academy joined the Tuscans in a €25m deal from Cagliari in the 2025 summer transfer window.

The other two Italy debutants this month are Piccoli’s Fiorentina teammate, Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, and Bologna winger Nicolò Cambiaghi.