Football Italia Show: Italy squad predictions – Who will Mancini call up?

Football Italia Show: Italy squad predictions – Who will Mancini call up? Lorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall return with another episode of the Football Italia Show, as they take a closer look at the players who could feature in Roberto Mancini’s next Italy squad. Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channel Football Italia: Italy squad predictions BOLOGNA – OCTOBER 05: Roberto Mancini, Manager of Italy, reacts during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Italy and Türkiye at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on October 05, 2026 in Bologna. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) With the Azzurri coach announcing his latest selection later this week, speculation is running high over who will make the cut and who could be handed an opportunity to represent their country. Alphadjo Cisse is in line for his first senior call-up to the Italy national team, marking an important milestone in his career. Meanwhile, Michael Kayode, Issa Doumbia and Alessandro Romano are expected to retain their places after making their senior international debuts during the previous international break. ITALY – OCTOBER 28: Alphadjo Cisse of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 28, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) However, with several players competing for a place in the squad, plenty of questions remain about Mancini’s selection. Who has done enough to earn a call-up? Are any emerging talents deserving of an opportunity? And which established names could miss out? Lorenzo and Richard discuss their predictions, assess the players who could make the difference, and debate who deserves to wear the Azzurri shirt in the upcoming fixtures. Watch the full episode of the Football Italia Show in the video above and join the conversation in the comments section. Tell us who you think should be in Italy’s next squad and whether you agree with our selections.