Italy national football team players: Top 5 stars to watch out for at Euro 2020

Italy qualified for Euro 2020 with a 100 per cent record and return to international scene following ir shock absence at 2018 World Cup. Azzurri have been clubbed alongside Turkey, Switzerland and Wales in Group A and began ir campaign with an impressive 3-0 win over Turks on matchday 1. Under Roberto Mancini, a confident Italy will be looking to go deep in tournament as y boast a well-balanced squ with experience and youth. Here's a look at some of best players in Italy squ for major European tournament. 

Italy national football team players: 5 best players in Italy squ for Euro 2020

On eve of ir Euro 2020 clash against Turkey, Italy submitted a request to UEFA to bring in Fiorentina's Gaetano Castrovilli in ir 26-man squ after Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini pulled up with a muscular problem in training midweek. However, despite suffering a massive blow with Pelligrini's injury, Italy still have a number of players to watch out for at Euro 2020. 

5) Federico Chiesa:  Juventus starlet h a stellar debut season with Juventus last term, registering 13 goals and 10 assists as he established himself as one of top young prospects in Europe. He has me himself a fixture of Roberto Mancini's Italy side and will be looking to continue taking enormous responsibility and le his country this summer. Chiesa me an appearance off bench against Turkey and will be hoping for more game time as tournament progresses.

4) Gianluigi Donnarumma: burgeoning shot-stopper is rey to take over mantle from legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and has alrey me a name for himself on big stage at just 22 years of age. He also has several years of experience at a tender age, having alrey me 251 appearances for AC Milan. He is on verge of joining PSG this summer after talks of a contract extension with Rossoneri broke down. 

3) Marco Verratti: midfield gem has appeared in 223 matches for Paris Saint Germain in Ligue 1 and has also me 40 appearances for Italy. Verratti has established himself as a pass master over years and will be vital for Italy as he has ability to control games from a deep-lying position. 

2) Giorgio Chiellini: veteran centre-back is one of biggest names in Italian football. He has appeared in record 403 matches for Juventus. At 36, Chiellini is entering twilight years of his career but his experience and ability to re game will be crucial for Italy. Italy captain is also physically strong, aggressive and is often spotted barking orders to his teammates from back, motivating his players when y need it. 

1) Nicolo Barella: midfielder has been cornerstone of Inter Milan's rise to Serie A summit this season and is now, arguably, Italy coach Mancini’s most important player across entire squ. Barella is complete package, bringing bundles of creativity, vision, a world-class passing range, and a ball-carrying drive that has been likened to England legend Steven Gerrard. 

Who is Italy's star player? 

Napoli superstar Lorenzo Insigne is arguably best player in Italy squ. 30-year-old playmaker has ability to unlock tightest of defences and is tremendous at pressing opposition players when out of possession. He is also a de-ball specialist and is expected to create plenty of chances for his teammates as well this campaign. 

Insigne scored 19 goals and racked up 10 assists for Napoli in all competitions across 2020-21 campaign. He also scored Italy's third goal against Turkey on Friday. 

Full Italy squ for Euro 2020: Who is Italy national football team captain?

• Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alex Meret, Salvatore Sirigu.
• Defenders: Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Emerson Palmieri , Alessandro Florenzi, Leonardo Spinazzola, Rafael Toloi. 
• Midfielders: Nicolo Barella, Bryan Cristante, Frello Jorge Luiz Jorginho, Manuel Locatelli, Stefano Sensi, Marco Verratti. 
• Forwards: Andrea Belotti, Domenico Berardi, Federico Bernardeschi, Federico Chiesa, Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne, Giacomo Raspori. 

Team captain: Giorgio Chiellini

Image Credits - Giorgio Chiellini Instagram