The Italy squad for the 2009 Confederations Cup has been announced by coach Marcelo Lippi. Lippi announced the squad alongside the one to be playing Northern Ireland. 13 players are guaranteed to be on the plane to South Africa, while the remaining 10 will be chosen from players representing the Azzurri in the friendly against Northern Ireland.
One notable absentee is Antonio Cassano.
Confirmed 13 :-
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Marco Amelia (Palermo)
Defenders:- Fabio Cannavaro (Real Madrid), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Gianluca Zambrotta (Milan)
Midfielders: Mauro Camoranesi (Juventus), Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Pepe (Udinese), Andrea Pirlo Pirlo (Milan)
Strikers: Alberto Gilardino (Fiorentina), Vincenzo Iaquinta (Juventus), Fabio Quagliarella (Udinese), Luca Toni (Bayern Munich)
Remaining 10 to be chosen out of :-
Goalkeepers: De Sanctis (Galatasaray), Marchetti (Cagliari)