Lontani heads to U19 European qualifiers as Italy prepares for France
Final session at Coverciano for Mancini's senior side before Thursday's Nations League match in Milan. Lontani joins the U19 squad for the second phase of European qualifying.
Italy completes preparations at Coverciano ahead of the penultimate Nations League match against France, scheduled for Thursday evening in Milan at 20:45. Roberto Mancini's staff conducted the final morning session before departure to the Lombard capital.
Simone Lontani left the senior squad to join the Under 19 team competing in the second phase of European Championship qualifying, with action running through November 17 in the Marche region. Meanwhile, Riccardo Cassano of Como will initially travel with the senior national team before branching off this evening from Milan to link up with the Under 18 squad, which begins its World Championship campaign on November 19 in Qatar.
Mancini's press conference is scheduled for the afternoon at 18:30 at the San Siro media room.