21 March 2016
It’s the dawn of another round of international fixtures and this time there are 14 Bianconeri on duty around the world between Wednesday 23 and Tuesday 29 March.
Andrea Barzagli had been called up by Antonio Conte to represent Italy, but has since returned to Turin after reporting discomfort in the femoris muscle in his left thigh. The defender will rest for two whole days before undergoing further tests. As a result of Barzagli's absence from the Azzurri's upcoming international friendlies, Conte has selected fellow Juventus player Daniele Rugani, who is promoted from Italy's Under 21s.
Here’s a comprehensive list of the Bianconeri's engagements across the globe over the next eight days:
(All times listed in Central European Time)
ITALY
Buffon, Bonucci, Zaza
Friendlies
Italy vs. Spain (Udine, Thursday 24/03, 20.45);
Germany vs. Italy (Munich, Tuesday 29/03, 20.45).
CROATIA
Mandzukic
Friendlies
Croatia vs. Israel (Osjiek, Wednesday 23/03, 18.00);
Hungary vs. Croatia (Budapest 26/03, 18.00).
FRANCE
Evra, Pogba
Friendlies
Netherlands vs. France (Amsterdam, Friday 25/03, 20.45);
France vs. Russia (Paris, Tuesday 29/03, 21.00).
GERMANY
Khedira
Friendlies
Germany vs. England (Berlin, Saturday 26/03, 20.45);
Germany vs. Italy (Munich, Tuesday 29/03, 20.45).
SPAIN
Morata
Friendlies
Italy vs. Spain (Udine, Thursday 24/03, 20.45);
Romania vs. Spain (Bucharest, Sunday 27/03, 20.45).
SWITZERLAND
Lichtsteiner
Friendlies
Ireland vs. Switzerland (Dublin, Friday 25/03, 20.45);
Switzerland vs. Bosnia (Zurich, Tuesday 29/03, 20.30).
GABON
Lemina
Friendlies
Gabon vs. Sierra Leone (Libreville, Friday 25/03, 15.30);
Sierra Leone vs. Gabon (Monday 28/03, 00.00).
ARGENTINA
Dybala
World Cup 2018 Qualifiers
Chile vs. Argentina (Santiago, Thursday 24/03, 20.30);
Argentina vs. Bolivia (Cordoba, Tuesday 29/03, 20.30).
BRAZIL
Alex Sandro
World Cup 2018 Qualifiers
Brazil vs. Uruguay (Recife, Friday 25/03, 21.45);
Paraguay vs. Brazil (Asuncion, Tuesday 29/03, 20.45).
COLOMBIA
Cuadrado
World Cup 2018 Qualifiers
Bolivia vs. Colombia (La Paz, Thursday 24/03, 16.00);
Ecuador vs. Colombia (Barranquilla, Tuesday 29/03, 15.30).
