Football Italia Show: Italy Squad reaction: Mancini returns with 9 debutants & big line-up dilemma

Football Italia Show: Italy Squad reaction: Mancini returns with 9 debutants & big line-up dilemma Roberto Mancini has returned to the Italy dugout, naming his first squad since beginning his second spell as Azzurri head coach: Lorenzo Bettoni and Alfredo Marabese examine his decisions in the latest episode of the Football Italia Show on YouTube. Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channel AL RAYYAN, QATAR – JANUARY 25: Roberto Mancini, Head Coach of Saudi Arabia reacts during the AFC Asian Cup Group F match between Saudi Arabia and Thailand at Education City Stadium on January 25, 2024 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Football Italia Show: Reaction to Mancini’s Italy call-ups The 61-year-old has selected 34 players for Italy’s next four Nations League fixtures, giving an early indication of his plans for the national team. Lorenzo Bettoni and Alfredo Marabese take a closer look at Mancini’s choices, discussing the key inclusions, notable omissions and the thinking behind the new-look squad. With four important matches on the horizon, Mancini faces the immediate challenge of balancing experience with fresh talent. His squad selection is likely to generate plenty of debate among Italian football supporters, particularly as the coach begins shaping the team in his own image. JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – OCTOBER 15: Roberto Mancini coach of Saudi Arabia reacts during the FIFA World Cup Asian 3rd Qualifier Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain at King Abdullah Sports City on October 15, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) What does Mancini’s first squad tell us about his vision for Italy? Bettoni and Marabese analyse the main talking points and what could lie ahead for the Azzurri. Watch the full show below.