Kouadio and Fogliaro called up for youth internationals
Monza defender gets his first U21 call-up after appearing in the senior squad. Fogliaro confirmed in U19 for European qualifiers.
Two Monza players have been called up for international duty during the November break. Eddy Kouadio has been included by Silvio Baldini in the 26-man Under 21 squad, marking his first call-up at this level. The 2006-born centre-back, on loan from Fiorentina, follows an unusual path: Roberto Mancini had surprisingly named him for the senior team's Nations League fixtures in September, though he remained on the bench. Now Baldini gives him the chance to impress among the youth ranks, where he can build on his strong performances at Monza. The defender has quickly become a regular starter under Juric and even scored in the home demolition of Cagliari.
The Under 21 side will face two testing fixtures: France on 13 November and Belgium on 16 November in Livorno. The squad has already qualified for the 2027 European Championship. Meanwhile, Christian Fogliaro continues his upward trajectory through the youth system. The 2008-born forward has been reconfirmed by ct Massimiliano Favo in the Under 19 for the second qualifying round of the European Championship, following a recent training camp in Coverciano.
For Fogliaro, it is yet another youth call-up: he was part of the group that won the international tournament in Croatia last September and featured with the Under 18s on their trip to Scotland in March, when Italy topped their group with seven points. He continues to get regular minutes with the Primavera side. Italy will host the Round 2 ties in the Marche region, playing three matches between 11 and 17 November against Romania, Ukraine and Israel.