Italy coach Antonio Conte has called up Southampton striker Graziano Pelle into his latest squad.
Conte named his squad for the two internationals, as Azerbaijan play in Palermo on October 10 and the Azzurri visit Malta on October 13.
Conte also gave a maiden call for Empoli defender Daniele Rugani, while AC Milan's Giacomo Bonaventura, Thiago Motta of PSG and Fiorentina's Manuel Pasqual earned recalls.
Italy squad:
Goalkeepers: Buffon, Perin, Sirigu
Defenders: Bonucci, Chiellini, Ogbonna, Ranocchia, Rugani
Midfielders: Aquilani, Bonaventura, Candreva, Darmian, De Sciglio, Florenzi, Marchisio, Parolo, Pasqual, Poli, Thiago Motta, Verratti
Forwards: Destro, Giovinco, Immobile, Osvaldo, Pellé, Zaza
