Italy national team players discuss rebuilding squad trust

Italian midfielder Nicolò Fagioli is gaining momentum within the national team under coach Roberto Mancini. Following a strong performance in a victory against Turkey in Bursa, Fagioli has been assigned the number 10 jersey. Mancini compared Fagioli’s technical ability and ability to manage pressure to that of Marco Verratti, noting his capacity to play as both a deep-lying playmaker and a central midfielder.

Nicolò Barella also addressed the team's current state, stating that the squad is working to regain the trust of Italian fans. He emphasized that while the team is in a period of adjustment following previous successes, the primary goal is to improve upon recent years and restore the enthusiasm seen in previous international campaigns.

At the club level, Fiorentina coach Paolo Vanoli is monitoring Fagioli’s international progress to determine how to integrate him into the team's tactical setup, potentially alongside Oulai to increase midfield quality.