"Italy needs to beat Northern Ireland in the playoffs on Thursday in Bergamo and then Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina away to avoid going at least 16 years without playing a match at soccer's biggest event."
"Chiesa, who helped Italy win the European Championship in 2021, made the last of his 51 international appearances at Euro 2024, in the loss to Switzerland in the round of 16."
"Chiesa had begun his career at Fiorentina and has established himself as a fan favorite at Liverpool due to his high-energy workrate and passionate attitude."
"Italy were eliminated in the playoffs by Sweden before the 2018 World Cup and by North Macedonia in 2022, highlighting the urgency of their current situation."
Federico Chiesa has been called up to the Italy national team for the FIFA World Cup playoffs after a two-year absence. Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso announced a 28-man squad, with Italy needing to defeat Northern Ireland and either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina to qualify for the World Cup. Chiesa, who previously helped Italy win the European Championship in 2021, has struggled for playing time at Liverpool. The squad also includes new and returning players, as Italy aims to avoid missing a third consecutive World Cup.
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