Andrea Pirlo who announced his retirement after Azzuri's disappointing summer World Cup outing in Brazil has been recalled to the National side. Pirlo who replaces the injured Milan midfielder Bonaventura who suffered a thigh strain.
Pirlo made himself available for selection since the former Juve coach took over as the coach of Azzuri. Conte who helped Juventus win 3 back to back national league titles. Appointment of Conte has once reignited the Countries hopes of glory at the international stage.
Pirlo who returned from a injury of is own, will wear his countries colours for a record 113 time when Italy take on Azerbaijan and Malta three days later.
As Italy look to start an new era under manager Conte, Pirlo could prove to be a pillar to the new and young Azzuri side.
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