Ex-Italy star predicts Serie A talent will earn first call-up for World Cup play-off

Ex-Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Costacurta believes Cagliari’s Marco Palestra will be called up to the senior Azzurri squad for the first time in March 2026.

Italian legend Costacurta predicts that Atalanta-owned Palestra, currently on loan at Cagliari, will get his first Italy call-up in March when the Azzurri will play in the World Cup play-off.

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CAGLIARI, ITALY – JANUARY 02: Marco Palestra of Cagliari in action during the...