The Italian staff officially presented the list of 14 athletes who will take part in the 21st edition of the World Championship. This happens a day before their participation in the World Cup begins. This was announced by volleyball.it.
Head coach Ferdinando De Giorgi made the last change - middle blocker Simone Sangvinetti. The decision was expected after the coach confirmed the return of Giovanni Gargiulo, who was initially taken for Japan, and then for the Philippines despite the injury sustained in Turin. The medical staff assures that his condition is now stable and he is ready for the big championship.
Italy's squad for the World Championship
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Setters | 6. Simone Giannelli (captain), 8. Riccardo Sbertoli |
| Middle Blockers | 14. Gianluca Galassi, 17. Simone Anzani, 25. Giovanni Gargiulo, 19. Roberto Russo |
| Outside Hitters | 12. Mattia Bottolo, 5. Alessandro Michieletto, 31. Luca Porro, 9. Francesco Sani |
| Opposites | 11. Kamil Rychlicki, 16. Yuri Romano |
| Liberos | 7. Fabio Balaso, 28. Domenico Pace |
