Kevin Lasagna called up to Italy squad for the UEFA Nations League

The Udinese striker is yet to be capped by the Azzurri

Roberto Mancini has called up Udinese striker Kevin Lasagna into the Italy squad after former West Ham striker Simone Zaza sustained a calf injury in training.

Italy face Ukraine in Genoa tomorrow and if the 26-year-old is to make an appearance, he will win his first cap for the national side.

Lasagna scored 12 goals in the Serie A last season but is yet to hit those heights this campaign have bagged just a single goal in eight games.

Udinese are struggling in 15th position in the Serie A having won just one from their last five matches.