Football Italia Show: Como disrespected, Mancini’s potential Italy squad

Football Italia Show: Como disrespected, Mancini’s potential Italy squad Football Italia writer Giancarlo Rinaldi joins Lorenzo Bettoni for the latest episode of the Football Italia Show on YouTube, arguing that Como have been unfairly disrespected despite their impressive 4-1 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig, while also discussing Roberto Mancini’s potential selections for the Italy national team. Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channel. COMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 10: Nico Paz of Como 1907 celebrates with teammates after the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Como 1907 and RB Leipzig at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on September 10, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) Como were the only Serie A club to win in the Champions League Round 1 midweek, securing a victory in their first-ever game in the competition. Despite this remarkable feat, Como continue to attract criticism, as some fans and pundits, especially in Italy, believe their project doesn’t entirely belong in Serie A or Italian football because it lacks Italian players. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – AUGUST 24: Roberto Mancini Coach of Saudi Nation team looks on during the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Shabab and Al Ettifaq at Al-Shabab Club Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) Lorenzo and Giancarlo also examine some names that Mancini is likely to include in his Italy squad for the upcoming international break. Several Italian sources reported that Nicolò Tresoldi is unlikely to be part of the squad, as he’s asked for more time to decide whether to represent Germany or Italy at a senior level. Watch the full show below: