Italy Squad Gathers in Florence to Boost Cohesion Ahead of Bosnia Clash
Players from the Italian national football team gathered for a team dinner on the evening of March 27, 2026, near the Italian city of Florence. The meeting saw the presence of several prominent Azzurri stars, including the Inter Milan quartet of Nicolò Barella, Federico Dimarco, Alessandro Bastoni, and Pio Esposito, as well as Manuel Locatelli from Juventus and Guglielmo Vicario, goalkeeper for English club Tottenham Hotspur.
As part of the ongoing preparations for the anticipated clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the players used a free evening, granted by coach Gennaro Gattuso, to host the dinner. It took place at Trattoria da Tullio restaurant in Montebeni, nestled in the hills of Florence, an area not far from the Italian Football Federation's Coverciano technical center. During the gathering, the team enjoyed traditional regional dishes like Florentine steak and local fried specialties, fostering an atmosphere aimed at strengthening bonds among the squad members ahead of their upcoming international fixtures.
Guglielmo Vicario's presence was particularly noteworthy. He insisted on joining his teammates to boost team spirit, despite recently undergoing surgery for a hernia that has ruled him out of contention for upcoming matches. This gesture comes amidst growing reports linking the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper as a primary target for Inter Milan, who are seeking a long-term replacement for Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer. This added a special significance to Vicario's attendance alongside the Italian club's players at the gathering.
