Eddy Kouadio called up to Italy national team by Roberto Mancini

Italy national team coach Roberto Mancini has named his squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures, featuring Monza defender Eddy Kouadio as a notable inclusion. The 20-year-old, who joined Monza on loan from Fiorentina, earns his first senior call-up following performances in Serie A and previous appearances for the Italy Under-18 and Under-19 teams.

The squad is set to begin training at Coverciano on Monday. Italy's upcoming Nations League schedule includes a home match against Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on September 25, followed by away matches in Turkey and France. The international window will conclude with a home match against Turkey in Bologna on October 5.