Lapadula gets Italy call-up to replace Gabbiadini

• 07 nov 2016

AC Milan striker Gianluca Lapadula has been called to Italy national team to replace injured Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini.

It’s a magic moment for the diavoli striker who netted his first Serie A goal yesterday, helping AC Milan to get a vital win and keep the third spot in the table.

​Lapadula, 26, has never played for any youth Italy team and could be set for his senior Italy debut.

The Italian FA has also announced that Gabbiadini has picked up a muscle injury which, however, should not prevent him from being eligible to play the next Serie A game with Napoli.