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Italy coach Roberto Mancini scouts Paris FC duo against Lyon

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Italy coach Roberto Mancini scouts Paris FC duo against Lyon
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Italy national team coach Roberto Mancini attended the match between Paris FC and Lyon at the Stade Jean-Bouin to observe two players. The manager travelled to the French capital to monitor the performance of defender Diego Coppola and forward Luca Koleosho, both of whom featured in the starting lineup for the hosts. Both players currently hold two senior caps for Italy. The outing serves as part of Mancini's preparation to rebuild the squad following a period that saw the team miss three consecutive World Cups. Mancini recently returned to the position after taking over from Gennaro Gattuso. The national side is scheduled to compete in a Nations League match against Belgium on 25 September.

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  • •Roberto Mancini attended the Paris FC match against Lyon at Stade Jean-Bouin.
  • •The coach scouted starters Diego Coppola and Luca Koleosho.
  • •Coppola and Koleosho each possess two senior caps for Italy.
  • •Italy faces Belgium in a Nations League tie on 25 September.
  • •Mancini recently returned as Italy manager, replacing Gennaro Gattuso.
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  • 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Italy coach Mancini watches Koleosho and Coppola in Paris FC vs Lyon
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Roberto Mancini was in the stands at the Stade Jean-Bouin to monitor the progress of two potential Italy internationals as Paris FC hosted Lyon.According to L’Équipe, the Italy boss travelled to th...

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