ROME (AP) — Bologna left winger Nicolò Cambiaghi and Fiorentina midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia were called up by Italy for the first time Friday, as the under-pressure Azzurri prepared to face Estonia and Israel in World Cup qualifiers.

The 24-year-old Cambiaghi has scored eight goals and provided 12 assists in 88 Serie A matches and played 10 times for Italy’s under-21 team.

The 25-year-old Nicolussi Caviglia came up with Juventus and played for Italy’s under-17 through under-21 teams. He was also invited to a training camp for developing players by former Italy coach Roberto Mancini in 2022.

Italy visits Estonia on Oct. 11 and hosts Israel in Udine three days later.

Four-time champion Italy is attempting to avoid missing a third straight World Cup. But the Azzurri are second in t

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