The Italian Federation is banking on a new generation of players under 21. Among the names being monitored are Samuele Inacio, Luca Reggiani, Marco Palestra and Francesco Pio Esposito, already promoted by Baldini.
Several Italian clubs are monitoring Luca Reggiani, defender at Borussia Dortmund. A sign of Serie A's interest in young talents playing abroad.
Italy's U19 national team has announced its squad for the Euros: Mattia Liberali stands out as the standout prospect, while Samuele Inacio and Luca Reggiani are absent from the roster.
The federation chief deflects criticism over the loss of emerging talents like Inacio and Reggiani, arguing the FIGC is not responsible.
Baldini's Italy U21 secure a narrow victory over Greece, with Pio Esposito proving instrumental in the outcome. A disciplinary setback comes with Reggiani's red card.