Nicolo Barella and Roberto Inglese are set to replace Marco Verratti and Andrea Belotti in the Italy squad.

Paris Saint-Germain star Verratti was substituted in the 79^th minute of his side’s 6-2 thrashing of Bordeaux in Ligue 1 yesterday and has been ruled out of the upcoming international double-header through injury.

Torino’s Belotti, meanwhile, could not finish the Granata’s 2-2 draw with Verona this afternoon after picking up a knee strain.

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Napoli are laying the groundwork for a future transfer for Cagliari midfielder Nicolò Barella.

According to CalcioNapoli24, director of sport Cristiano Giuntoli discussed Barella’s future during negotiations bringing Leonardo Pavoletti to Sardinia.

He only recently extended his contract with Cagliari to June 2021.

Still only 20, Barella can play in a variety of midfield roles and came up through the Sardinian youth academy.

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Milan have made a tentative approach for Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan, but are more likely to get Cagliari talent Nicolò Barella, claim Sky Sport Italia.

While the Rossoneri are flush with cash following the Chinese takeover and building their squad for next season, it is highly unlikely that Nainggolan would head to the Rossoneri.

He has already been heavily linked with Inter, Manchester United and Chelsea, but seems determined to stay with the Giallorossi.

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Italy have named their squad for the Under-20 World Cup in South Korea, including players from Milan, Roma, Cagliari, Juventus and Fiorentina.

Coach Alberigo Evani has picked 21 players for the tournament, which runs from May 20 to June 11.

He would’ve had more at his disposal, but several eligible players will be going to the European Under-21 Championship this summer.

They will depart for South Korea on Tuesday and play their first game against Uruguay on May 21.

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Midfielder Nicolò Barella assures Cagliari are “ready” to face Roma on Sunday.

The Isolani were defeated 3-1 by Genoa on their return to Serie A, and face a wounded Giallorossi who were eliminated from the Champions League by Porto.

“Facing a great team like Roma is always difficult, but we’re ready,” Barella told reporters in a Press conference.

“I’m calm, maybe in the tunnel I’ll feel a bit of emotion but I can’t wait, games like this are the fulfilment of my childhood dream.

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