Italia U21 Starters Struggle for Regular Club Playing Time

Francesco Camarda scored for Italia Under 21 on November 13 as Silvio Baldini’s side defeated France, Gazzetta reported.

Despite the international success, Gazzetta reported that half of Baldini’s starting eleven struggle for regular playing time with their club teams in Serie A.

Club playing time struggles

Camarda has logged 119 minutes for Milan this season across six appearances, with only one start as an alternative to Gonçalo Ramos. Milan teammate Davide Bartesaghi has started six of 15 matches for the Rossoneri. Sassuolo midfielder Luca Lipani has played nearly 400 minutes across 11 substitute appearances, while Venezia midfielder Nunzio Dagasso has made just two league substitute appearances after captaining the team in the Coppa Italia.

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Borussia Dortmund forward Cole Campbell, listed in reports as Mane, faced early-season injuries that left him on the fringes of the German club. Juventus forward Lorenzo Ekhator missed the opening months with a muscular injury before returning to action.

Regulars at home and abroad

Regular playing time remains the exception among the squad. Goalkeeper Michele Palmisani starts for Frosinone, and defender Filippo Mane Chiarodia established himself in the starting lineup at Borussia Mönchengladbach. Midfielder Fabio Amatucci features regularly for Deportivo La Coruña under manager Antonio Hidalgo, while Pietro Comuzzo and Cacciamani play consistently for Torino under Ignazio Abate.

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Among substitutes who appeared against France, Monza defender Warren Bondo, reported as Kouadio by Gazzetta, stands out as the only player receiving regular minutes in Serie A. In Serie B, Mattia Liberali and other young prospects face limited action, with only players like Cremonese midfielder Guido Berti and Benevento winger Gennaro Cherubini seeing steady minutes.

Who are the goalscorers for Italia Under 21 against France according to the text?

Who are the goalscorers for Italia Under 21 against France according to the text? Francesco Camarda scored in the international friendly match on November 13, 2026, helping secure the victory for Silvio Baldini’s squad.

Goalkeeper Michele Palmisani at Frosinone, defender Filippo Mane Chiarodia at Borussia Mönchengladbach, midfielder Fabio Amatucci at Deportivo La Coruña, and Pietro Comuzzo and Cacciamani at Torino maintain regular starting roles.

What did Gazzetta offer regarding Serie A clubs in its digital subscription? Gazzetta reported that half of the starting players fielded by coach Silvio Baldini struggle for consistent playing time with their respective Italian clubs.

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