Italy squad numbers announced for Netherlands friendly

Italy have released their squad numbers ahead of Thursday’s friendly against Netherlands at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari.

The match against the Oranje is the Azzurri’s first since being knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage at the second consecutive attempt.

Juventus forward Sebastian Giovinco is handed the number 10 shirt upon his recall, while uncapped Sassuolo striker Simone Zaza has earned the number 7 shirt.

Goalkeepers: 1 Buffon, 17 Sirigu, 25 Padelli, 26 Perin

Defenders: 2 Maggio, 3 Chiellini, 4 Ogbonna, 5 Astori, 13 Ranocchia, 14 Darmian, 15 Pasqual, 19 Bonucci, 20 De Sciglio

Midfielders: 6 Candreva, 8 Marchisio, 16 De Rossi, 18 Parolo, 21 Verratti, 23 Giaccherini, 24 Florenzi, 28 Poli

Forwards: 7 Zaza, 9 Immobile, 10 Giovinco, 11 El Shaarawy, 22 Destro, 27 Quagliarella