Mancini’s reaction to Olise goal vs. Italy revealed: ‘Nothing else you can do’

Mancini’s reaction to Olise goal vs. Italy revealed: ‘Nothing else you can do’ Roberto Mancini and his staff ‘threw their hands up’ after seeing France star Michael Olise score the opening goal from a free kick in a Nations League game between Italy and France. Italy visit France in the third round of the Nations League group phase tonight. The first half ended 0-0, but Les Bleus broke the deadlock after the break with a fantastic Olise free-kick. BURSA, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 28: Roberto Mancini, Head Coach of Italy, looks on before the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Türkiye and Italy at Atatürk Spor Kompleksi Matli Stadyumu on September 28, 2026 in Bursa, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images) It looked like Rayan Cherki was set to take the free kick, but instead the Manchester City star merely touched the ball to his teammate. Olise then executed a stunning free kick that struck the lower edge of the crossbar before crossing the goal line. RAI pitchside reporter Tiziana Alla described Mancini and his staff’s reaction to France’s opener: “They all threw their hands up; there’s nothing else you can do in a situation like that,” the journalist said. Riccardo Calafiori of Italy and Michael Olise of France battle for the ball in the Nations League (@equipedefrance) The Azzurri levelled the score with Alessandro Bastoni, who won possession high up the pitch and beat Milan keeper Maignan 13 minutes after Olise’s goal. Bastoni’s goal was the first goal France conceded under their new coach, Zinedine Zidane. Take a look at the Football Italia live blog for commentary on the match.