Di Matteo I believe played abroad and was picked and the same with Vieri the year he played Spain. I remember Cesare Maldini failed to bring Zola even though he had scored against England in the qualifier. I can't really think of many more who played abroad.
I know it's always Serie A players. Just like English, Spanish nt always field wholly domestic league talent.
If Italy makes 2nd round, these are the possible scenarios.... SATURDAY 28 June – Rio de Janeiro Winner Group C vs. Runner-up Group D Japan vs. Italy Ivory Coast vs. Italy Greece vs. Italy Colombia vs. Italy SUNDAY 29 June – Recife Winner Group D vs. Runner-up Group C Italy vs. Japan Italy vs. Ivory Coast Italy vs. Greece Italy vs. Colombia On paper historically, Italy shouldn't have a problem but history can always change....