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Italy national team squad updated following player injuries
Italy national football team coach Roberto Mancini has adjusted his squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures following two significant injury withdrawals.
Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante is unavailable due to lower back pain (lumbago) sustained during a recent match against Inter Milan. He has been replaced by Como midfielder Samuele Ricci. Additionally, Inter defender Federico Dimarco has been forced to leave the training camp at Coverciano due to a physical issue, specifically a knee injury. Matteo Ruggeri of Aston Villa has been called up to take his place.
Mancini’s 34-man squad features nine new faces, signaling a shift toward younger talent. Notable inclusions include goalkeeper Massimo Pessina, defender Daniele Ghilardi and Michael Kayode, and midfielders Alessandro Romano and Issa Doumbia. The team is preparing for a group stage campaign that includes matches against Belgium, Turkey, and France.
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Bryan Cristante · Coverciano · FIGC · Federico Dimarco · Italy national football team · Italy national team · Roberto Mancini · Samuele Ricci
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Roberto Mancini has called up a 34-player squad for Italy's upcoming Nations League matches. www.forzamonza.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The squad includes nine players receiving their first senior call-up, including Eddy Kouadio. www.forzamonza.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nicolò Fagioli and Nicolò Zaniolo have returned to the national team squad. www.forzamonza.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sports Minister Andrea Abodi intends to revise the Melandri law to increase funds for clubs that play Italian players.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Italy is scheduled to debut in the Nations League against Belgium on September 25 at the Stadio Olimpico. www.forzamonza.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mateo Retegui, Mattia Zaccagni, and Destiny Udogie were excluded from the 34-man squad.