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Italy call up Chelsea's Davide Zappacosta for Israel qualifier

New Chelsea defender Davide Zappacosta has been called up to the Italy squad for the World Cup qualifier with Israel on Tuesday.

Italy will be without the suspended Leonardo Bonucci against Israel after he picked up a booking in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Spain, while Leonardo Spinazzola will also be missing following his injury at the Santiago Bernabeu.

With Italy boss Giampiero Ventura short on defensive options, he has opted to call up Zappacosta, who can play at right-back or right wing-back.

ud83dudccb | Davide #Zappacosta has been called up to the squad for the Israel match.