Being considered as one of Italy's important performers during their Euro 2012 campaign, Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini is expected to sit on the bench for Gli Azzurri's Friday match against Armenia.
Antonio Cassano omission from the Italy World Cup Qualifiers' squad was not the only surprise move made by Cesare Prandelli, as people were also a bit shocked after finding out the return of Domenico Criscito.
Italy's number one goal keeper, Gianluigi Buffon, revealed that things are going fine in the national team camp despite many young faces are now around, while some experience name such as Antonio Cassano hasn't been called up.
Italy national team tactician, Cesare Prandelli, still maintain his youth program for the Azzurri as the ex-Fiorentina head coach favors younger names to fill his striker department instead of the experience, Antonio Cassano.
"It is traditionally the most difficult moment of the year for our national team and the Serie A teams, but we also need to approach the games we play with a different attitude.