The coach, Milena Bertolini, has rotated goalkeepers in 2023 but there is a real opening for Durante, who is a flamboyant keeper who decided to focus on football after some serious reflection. Her club form could not have been better during the 2022-23 season and she arrives at the World Cup with a real chance of overtaking Laura Giuliani as the No 1 goalkeeper for Italy.
It was written by La7′s Martina Angelini, and Luca Bianchin of La Gazzetta dello Sport. As part of a collaboration with the Guardian and other leading newspapers from each of the World Cup’s participating nations, we bring you an in-depth guide to the Italy squad for the upcoming tournament.