Acerbi called up by Italy4
Francesco Acerbi has been called into the Italy squad as a replacement for Davide Astori.
Francesco Acerbi has been called into the Italy squad as a replacement for Davide Astori.
The 28-year-old has struggled with injury over the past 12 months, with Joachim Low opting to leave him out in the hope that he rekindles his best form in the coming months.
John Terry has been included in the England squad for the first two 2014 World Cup qualifying matches against Moldova and Ukraine.
The former Marseille coach has picked his 23-man squad for the next international matches, and has recalled several notable players.
France coach Didier Deschamps recalled midfielder Abou Diaby, who has not played for the national team for over a year, for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers in Finland on September 7 and at home against Belarus four days later.
Sebastian Giovinco is set to miss Juventus's game with Udinese and a couple of Italy's World Cup qualifiers due to an ankle injury.