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Mancini omits 10 players from Italy squad for Belgium match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 8:30 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Mancini omits 10 players from Italy squad for Belgium match

Summary

Roberto Mancini will not have ten players available for Italy's Nations League match against Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome this evening. In addition to the suspended Alessandro Bastoni, players such as Nicolò Zaniolo and Antonio Vergara are also dropped from the squad. This match marks the opening game of the 2026-27 Nations League for Italy. Following the game against Belgium, Italy will face Turkey next Monday and then travel to France on October 2.

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By the Numbers

•Italy plays Belgium tonight in the Nations League.
•Alessandro Bastoni is suspended; ten other players are dropped.
•Notable absentees include Nicolò Zaniolo and Antonio Vergara.
•Italy's next matches are against Turkey and France.

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8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Mancini drops 10 Italy players for Belgium clash

What they're saying

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Aside from the suspended Alessandro Bastoni, ten more Italy players won’t be available for tonight’s Nations League game against Belgium, including Nicolò Zaniolo and Antonio Vergara.Roberto Manc...
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