[FM13] Giuseppe Bergomi - The King of Calcio

Pauker: Yeah, hopefully they recover quickly!

AaronHJFT96: Thanks, and some website I found after hours of Google XD

Giuseppe Bergomi has announced his squad to take on France and Andorra in qualifying matches for the World Cup in 2018 in Russia. The Italians have gotten off to a strong start so far, winning their first 2 games against Latvia and Slovakia.

The big miss is Inter Milan superstar Mattia Destro due to injury. The last two Serie A seasons' top scorer will be a big blow to Italy's chances as he has already scored 13 goals in his 18 caps for the senior side. Fabio Borini is also out with a long term injury, so Mario Balotelli should lead the line for the Italians.

On the other side of the coin, ex-Inter man and now Ajax shotstopper Francesco Bardi as well as Nerazzurri midfielder Lorenzo Crisetig have received their first ever call-ups to the senior side. Combined the two have 20 U21 caps and will hope to feature at some time during the break.

The side will first travel to France before hosting Andorra. The full squad is as follows:

Goalkeepers

Salvatore Sirigu (PSG)
Francesco Bardi (Ajax)
Emiliano Viviano (Juventus)

Defenders

Andrea Ranocchia (Inter)
Giuseppe Bellusci (Inter)
Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus)
Guilherme Siqueira (Granada)
Domenico Criscito (Zenit)
Mattia De Sciglio (AC Milan)
Ignazio Abate (AC Milan)
Davide Astori (Juventus)

Midfielders

Andrea Poli (Inter)
Lorenzo Crisetig (Inter)
Daniele De Rossi (Roma)
Claudio Marchisio (Juventus)
Giacomo Bonaventura (Napoli)
Alessandro Florenzi (Udinese)
Sebastian Giovinco (Juventus)

Forwards

Lorenzo Insigne (Inter)
Mario Balotelli (Real Madrid)
Giuseppe Rossi (Villareal)
Alberto Paloschi (Parma)
Pablo Osvaldo (Roma)

Don't know much about Italian Football but that looks like a damn good squad.

Good Luck in the World Cup Neal, I think Italy can win it all!

Somehow I see italy going unbeaten too.
Good story so far neal. Respect

BayernAmerica: Trust me, it is

The Madridista: Thanks dude, that's the plan

bigluey: Cheers buddy

ah, damn! unlucky vs France, i'd of thought you could of won that:P still, a point to take from it. And Andorra only let in 3? wow!

Mario Balotelli in real Madrid ?

AaronHJFT96: Yes me too, but a draw is a good result. Yes, Andorra only let up 3, but I was playing quite a few backups

Northwoood: Yeah I believe they bought him two seasons ago from City. He has a pretty good goal scoring record there, so hopefully he can carry that to the international scene.

Fair enough! Will you finish up at the 2018 World Cup or will you look to bring the next generation of players in to Italy?

AaronHJFT96: The story itself will stop at the 2018 World Cup, but I will probably continue playing this save. It's just too much fun

DESTROOO IS BAAACK!

Jesus, Ademilson is brutal. How long has Destro been out?