Football Italia reported that La Gazzetta dello Sport expects several debutants and returnees in Roberto Mancini's Italy squad for upcoming Nations League games against Belgium and France. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims Mancini will name the squad, probably between Thursday and Friday.
Expected squad size and debutants
La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that the Italy squad will include 26 to 28 players. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Alphadjo Cisse and Lorenzo Amatucci are expected to be among the new faces in Roberto Mancini’s Italy squad, with Milan starlet Cisse and Deportivo La Coruna midfielder Amatucci, 22, likely to earn their first senior call-ups.
Players set to stay with the senior side
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Michael Kayode, Issa Doumbia and Alessandro Romano, who debuted in the previous international break, will be confirmed in the first team. Honest Ahanor is also expected to join the senior Azzurri squad, while Nicolò Pisilli and Luca Koleosho are likely to be promoted from the U21 squad after playing with the Azzurrini in September and October.
Returns and further options
La Gazzetta dello Sport says Bryan Cristante is expected to return to the team after missing the previous four matches due to an injury. The outlet adds that Mancini is assessing Emanuele Lulli and Davide Bartesaghi, and that Cher Ndour could also be included, with Mateo Retegui returning.
Injuries and unavailable players
La Gazzetta dello Sport says Mohamed Ali Zoma is injured, while Italy U21 will call up Samuele Inacio. Moise Kean, Giacomo Raspadori, Gianluca Scamacca, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Matteo Ruggeri, Manuel Locatelli, Alessandro Buongiorno, Federico Chiesa, and Giovanni Leoni are injured and unavailable for selection.
