Lippi Leaves Del Piero and Cassano Against Brazil

Forza Soccer - Marcello Lippi has announced his squad against Brazil without the names of Del Piero and Cassano. Andrea Pirlo and Gigi Buffon make a come-back after being absent from injury. Also Aquilani, Di Natale and Milan's Zambrotta return after not played in last friendly.

There's also no place for the living legend Paolo Maldini despite the Milan's defender has announced his comeback at Milan Channel interview. Paolo Maldini has promised millions of Azzuri fans around the world that he will wear the famous Italian jersey before he finally decides to hang up his boots.

Italy will be playing a friendly match against Brazil at Emirates Stadium, London.

The Squadra of Azzuri:
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Marco Amelia (Palermo), Morgan De Sanctis (Galatasaray)

Defenders: Daniele Bonera (Milan), Fabio Cannavaro (Real Madrid), Andrea Dossena (Liverpool), Alessandro Gamberini (Fiorentina), Fabio Grosso (Olympique Lyonnais), Nicola Legrottaglie (Juventus), Gianluca Zambrotta (Milan);

Midfielders: Alberto Aquilani (Roma), Mauro Camoranesi (Juventus), Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Riccardo Montolivo (Fiorentina), Simone Pepe (Udinese), Simone Perrotta (Roma), Andrea Pirlo (Milan);

Strikers: Antonio Di Natale (Udinese), Alberto Gilardino (Fiorentina), Vincenzo Iaquinta (Juventus), Fabio Quagliarella (Udinese), Giuseppe Rossi (Villarreal), Luca Toni (Bayern Munich).

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