Valletta – They are still not the official 23 playes that will go to France, but the 30 pre-convened players are Antonio Conte’s for the European Championship foreshadow his choices. For example, no to Leonardo Pavoletti, bomber revelation of Genoa team, author of 14 goals in just over 20 appearances: the coach went on the safe side, pointing towards central striker positions of Pellè, Zaza, Eder and Immobile who have not had a great season but nonetheless have always been a part of the Italian National Team for the last two years. One exception at the moment is Lorenzo Insigne, whose relationship with the coach never took off on the right foot, internal surprises like Ogbonna and Rugani in defense (favorite to Acerbi and Romagnoli), Zappacosta among other wing players and Sturaro in midfield. There are Montolivo and Thiago Motta, whose conditions will be evaluated in the next coming days, however, forced absentees such as the renowned Marchisio and Verratti. Saturday afternoon, the National team will leave for Malta, where they will face Scotland on Sunday 29 (20.45) at the Stadio Ta’Qali in the penultimate test before the European Championship. Tuesday, May 31 Conte will announce the official team for the 2016 Euro Cup, cutting 7 from the remaining 30 on the list. Therefore, on June 6 is the last friendly match against Finland in Verona. (9Colonne)
