Mancini names 31-man Italy squad: Fresh faces included for Nations League clashes with France and Belgium
Mancini blends veterans and uncapped prospects as Italy chase a quarterfinal place and trail France by three points in Nations League Group A1.
- Italy manager Roberto Mancini announced a 31-man squad for the upcoming Nations League window, blending established veterans with several uncapped players for matches against France and Belgium.
- Trailing leaders France by three points, Italy sits second in their Nations League group with seven points ahead of their November 12 home match in Milan.
- Uncapped prospects including Alphadjo Cisse, Simone Lontani, and Riccardo Cassano were integrated into the roster, building on a previous camp where Mancini evaluated 34 players.
- Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo is absent after suffering an injury against Juventus, forcing reliance on defensive pillars Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alessandro Bastoni, and Riccardo Calafiori.
- Following the Milan fixture, the team will travel to face Belgium on Sunday, November 15, with Crystal Palace defender Honest Ahanor vying for his first competitive cap.
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