Roberto Mancini targets young players for upcoming Italy squad selections

Italy manager Roberto Mancini plans to integrate several young talents into the national team following their performances in the opening rounds of Serie A. Among the players under consideration are Alphadjo Cissé, who has scored two goals in three matches for Milan, and Antonio Raimondo of Frosinone. Parma’s Simone Lontani has also drawn notice for his early season form. Mancini is currently navigating nationality eligibility requirements for Nicolò Tresoldi and Alessandro Romano, both of whom have committed to switching allegiances to Italy. Additionally, the coach is scouting players abroad, including Issa Doumbia, who recently moved to Sporting CP, and Mohamed Alì Zoma. Mancini must now balance the introduction of these prospects with the need for immediate results as he manages a squad dealing with several early season injuries.

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