3 young players expected to make Mancini’s first Italy squad
Italy national team coach Roberto Mancini is focusing on building a young core for the future, with three specific prospects expected to join his upcoming squad. The players, who have shown promise in various European leagues, are being integrated into the national setup to ensure long-term team development.
Why it matters
This reflects a strategic shift in Italian football management to prioritize youth development and international recruitment to remain competitive on the global stage.
The first squad of Roberto Mancini's second era as coach of the Azzurri is upon us, and while the names are not set in stone, it is confirmed that he will look to build a young core early on to build a team for the long term.
To that end, Mancini has already ensured players from different backgrounds eligible for the national team are scooped up early and made an integral part of the new project. Some young prospects that have started the season in promising fashion are already set to be brought in right away. Here, we look at three such players.
Born to Swiss-Italian parents in Winterthur, Romano has represented Switzerland throughout his youth career but has made the switch to Italy for his senior international career.
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