Mancini calls up Pisilli, Cissè and Palestra for upcoming qualifiers
The coach confirms his youth development strategy ahead of matches against France and Belgium. Three young players ready for their senior debut.
Roberto Mancini continues his strategy of nurturing young Italian talent. Ahead of upcoming qualifiers against France (12 November in Milan) and Belgium (15 November in Brussels), the coach has summoned three newcomers: Niccolò Pisilli, Alphadjo Cissè and Marco Palestra stand out as the main additions to the squad.
Pisilli will serve as backup in midfield alongside players such as Barella, Fagioli and Frattesi, while Cissè and Palestra will compete for starting berths respectively in attack (left wing, battling Cambiaghi) and defence. The squad will gather at Coverciano on 8 November, before moving to the Inter training centre on 11 November. Mancini must manage several absences: injured players include Di Lorenzo, Zaccagni and Cristante (still under evaluation), with Kean and Raspadori also unavailable.