Daily Notebook · October 20, 2026
Young Italian talents in the spotlight between Serie C and the National Team: from Vicenza rediscovering the goal to Bologna betting on two promising prospects, down to the Azzurri call-ups. Here's what happened today.
Christian Lupo The playmaker is reborn with Vicenza's 3-5-2 formation: a return to the form that saw him as a protagonist, with support from teammate Favilli in the assist role. source
Brando Moruzzi The Vicenza striker continues to make an impact in attack with the new tactical setup, benefiting from the reorganization that is bringing the Veneto club back to scoring form. source
Massimo Pessina Di Vaio has no doubts: the midfielder represents both the present and future of the Emilian side, part of the generation Bologna is counting on in the years ahead. source
Antonio Raimondo Alongside Pessina in Di Vaio's esteem, the young Bolognese player is identified as one of the pillars to build the club's future upon. source
Ciro Immobile The striker recalls the special day of Malagò's phone call and the moments spent at Coverciano with teammates like Florenzi and Pellegrini, moments that remain etched in his Azzurri memory. source
Stefano Aonzo, Giorgio Siciliano, Manuel Torello The three athletes from Quiliano find space in the National BMX Freestyle squad, confirming the talent emerging from the young Ligurian generation. source
Samuele Inacio The young prospect framed in Azzurri perspective raises debate on what paths await Italian talent: his situation differs from Robinho Jr, who finds himself excluded from Ancelotti's considerations. source
Young Italian talents continue writing their stories on home fields.