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Mancini's 23-man squad for Belgium clash: Inacio, Vergara and Esposito brothers left out
The coach has finalized his squad selection for the Belgium match. Four promising youngsters tracked by Italian Next Gen have been left out of the call-up.
Luciano Mancini has unveiled the twenty-three players selected to represent Italy in the upcoming Belgium fixture. Among those not included are Samuele Inacio, Antonio Vergara, Sebastiano Esposito and Francesco Pio Esposito, talents representing Italian football's present and future.
The coach's decision reflects his technical assessment and the current pecking order within the national setup. The four youngsters retain realistic chances for future call-ups, given their potential for development and the opportunities ahead at their respective clubs.