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Updated Thursday July 13, 2000, 10:00 PM GMT Christian Abbiati
Called into the squad following the broken hand sustained by Gianluigi Buffon. Selected on the strength of superlative performances for Milan during the 1999-2000 season, Abbiati has the chance to emulate his childhood hero, Walter Zenga, by making the number one jersey his own. Joining Milan from Monza, he impressed during the Rossoneri's Scudetto-winning late run in the 1998/99 season, displacing San Siro favourite Sebastiano Rossi as his team pipped Lazio for the title. A former Under-21 international, he now has a chance to cement a place in the Azzurri line-up for many years to come. Unlikely to play but will enjoy the experience. As well as being a keen disco-dancer, Abbiati is a major fan of basketball.
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