[Euro Futsal] Key men fit for Azzurri challenge

Italy trio Sandro Zanetti, Vinicius Bacaro and Carlos Mantovanelli have passed fitness tests to make the 14-man squad for the UEFA European Futsal Championship finals which begin tomorrow in Porto.

Zanetti, Bacaro and Mantovanelli had been doubtful with thigh, knee and groin problems respectively, but all have been included after the final cut from 18-men made by Italy coach Alessandro Nuccorini. However, Patrick Nora misses out with a thigh injury.

The Azzurri, who won the trophy back in 2003, will take part in the opening game on Friday against hosts Portugal in Group A.

Italy squad
Goalkeepers: Alexander Feller (Luparense Calcio A5), Caio Farina (ElPozo Murcia FS).
Outfield players: Assad Fabiano (Gestesa Guadalajara FS), Anderson Pellegrini (Xota Pamplona FS), Marcio Forte (Montesilvano Calcio A5), Fernando Grana (Luparense Calcio A5), Jocimar Jubanski (Luparense Calcio A5), Carlos Montovanelli (Luparense Calcio A5), Edgar Bertoni (Interviu Fadesa), Saad Assis (PSG Mostoles), Vinicius Bacaro (ElPozo Murcia FS), Adriano Foglia (Montesilvano Calcio A5), Carlos Morgado (Montesilvano Calcio A5), Sandro Zanetti (PSG Mostoles).