AS Roma right-back Alessandro Florenzi has been cleared to return for Italy after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. The 29-year-old defender had the procedure done in June, and it was initially unclear when he would be able to recover in time for international duty. However, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Florenzi has made a successful recovery and will now join up with Roberto Mancini’s squad ahead of their upcoming matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Armenia. This is a significant boost for Italy as they prepare to face some tough opponents in the coming weeks. The Azzurri are currently top of Group J in Euro 2020 qualifying, but they will have to navigate a tricky schedule if they want to stay ahead of the pack. With Florenzi back in the fold, Roberto Mancini’s men will be looking to build on their positive start to the campaign. The defender is an integral part of Italy’s squad and his presence will give them a significant boost defensively. Florenzi has made 24 appearances for Italy since his debut in 2012, scoring five goals. He was an important player during Italy’s run to the quarterfinals at Euro 2016, and he will be hoping to make a similar impact at next summer’s tournament. With Florenzi back in training, Italy will be looking to build on their recent success and continue their push for qualification.