Koleosho overtakes Inacio: Mancini chooses young Paris FC talent
The Paris FC left winger enters the plans of the Italian commissioner, while the Borussia Dortmund player remains out of the squad. Meanwhile, Brazil monitors Inacio's situation.
Italy's squad selection undergoes a shift: Samuele Inacio, who in recent weeks was expected to make his official debut, does not appear among Mancini's 31 called-up players. After months of anticipation and discussions about the need for him to play at least a minute during Nations League matches, the commissioner chose not to field him then, and now excludes him from his selections.
In his place comes Luca Koleosho, left-sided player for Paris FC and born in 2004. Mancini's preference reflects an assessment of readiness: the French club's player would be considered more prepared than his counterpart at Borussia Dortmund. For now Inacio remains tied to the Under 21, where he is a regular fixture in Baldini's choices, but the situation remains open: Ancelotti's Brazil continues to monitor developments.
The two profiles represent different sides of the same story: both have the qualities to represent Italy in the near future, but at this moment the hierarchy is clear and Inacio is not a priority in the commissioner's project.