Como’s Primavera side beat Fiorentina’s counterparts 3-2 at Viola Park on Sunday, with Riccardo Cassano scoring the winning goal. The 17-year-old Como talent was included in Italy’s latest squad for the November Nations League fixtures against France and Belgium.
Como turn around early deficit
Fiorentina took an early two-goal lead, but Como turned the result around within 20 minutes in the second half.
Mancini watches at Viola Park
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini watched the Primavera match between Como and Fiorentina in person at Viola Park on Sunday.
Cassano’s club experience
Cassano scored Como’s winning goal from midfield. He has never previously appeared in a competitive senior fixture at club level.
FIGC confirms senior training plan
The FIGC confirmed that Cassano and 18-year-old Parma talent Simone Lontani will train with Italy’s senior squad for the first few days of the camp before going off to play with the youth sides.
