The Daily Drool: Daniele Dessena

Midfielder Daniele currently plays for Cagliari. He has represented Italy at the U18, U19, U21 and Olympic level. He is not only hot, but awesome. He supported the rainbow laces anti-homophobia campaign last year and when some homophobic fans criticized him for doing so, he took them to task in no uncertain terms. Go Daniele!

The Daily Drool – Champions League Group C – Zenit St. Petersburg: Domenico Criscito

Left back Domenico has played for Zenit since 2011. He has represented Italy at the U17, U18, U19, U20, U21, Olympic and senior levels.

The Daily Drool: Champions League Group B – Juventus’ Paolo De Ceglie

Left back/left wing-back Paolo has played for Juventus since 2008. He has represented Italy at the Olympic and U21 levels.

The Daily Drool: Robert Acquafresca

Striker Robert plays for Bologna. He has represented Italy on the U17, U18, U19, U20, U21 and Olympic teams. UPDATE: At yesterday’s Transfer Deadline Day, he went out to Levante on loan. We get to see him for the rest of the season. WHOOOOO!

The Daily Drool: Graziano Pellè

Center forward Graziano is currently on load to Feyenoord from Parma. He has represented England at the U20, U21 and Olympic levels.