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Five Italian players still await debut under Mancini in Nations League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:25 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Five Italian players still await debut under Mancini in Nations League

Summary

Italy is three games into their 2026-27 Nations League campaign, with players included in Roberto Mancini’s 34-man squad experiencing varied participation. Following some injuries, five outfield players have yet to see action in the ongoing international break. While the Azzurri suffered a 2-0 defeat to Belgium, they have since secured a 4-1 victory over Turkey and a 1-1 draw against France. Mancini faces pressure to give more opportunities to the five players: Daniele Ghilardi, Eddy Kouadio, Samuele Ricci, Rolando Mandragora, and Samuele Inacio, particularly as the team prepares for their next challenge against Turkey on Monday.

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By the Numbers

•Italy's Nations League campaign features a 2-0 loss to Belgium.
•Azzurri later bounce back with a 4-1 win over Turkey.
•Five players remain unused during the international break.
•Roberto Mancini hints at needing to develop young talent.
•Italy's next match is against Turkey on Monday.

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3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Five outfield players from Mancini’s 34-man Italy squad still waiting for first chances

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Italy are three games into their 2026-27 Nations League campaign, but five outfield players from Roberto Mancini’s squad are still waiting for their first opportunities of the September-October inte...
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