Donadoni, who replaced Marcello Lippi after last year's successful World Cup campaign, made it clear that he felt the game would benefit from limits.

"Honestly, there are too many (foreigners)," said Donadoni. "In my day, there were three (per team). I think there should now be no more than five."

Donadoni made it clear that there is no clash with Roma playmaker Francesco Totti who has not played with the Azzurri since the World Cup.

"There is no trouble, the situation is clear to everyone," said Donadoni. "He will do what he has to and get over his physical problems. Then I will evaluate his conditions."

Totti has mooted a possible return to the national team in September.

Donadoni also said he believed Antonio Cassano could still play for Italy despite the 24-year-old's career appearing to be in a downward spiral and with the player on the fringes at Real Madrid.

"We can get him back but a lot depends on him," said Donadoni to the LA7 Sport channel.