Live: Mancini’s first press conference ahead of France and Belgium clashes

Live: Mancini’s first press conference ahead of France and Belgium clashes Italy coach Roberto Mancini holds his first press conference in the November break. Follow it live here. Football Italia is among the accredited media for today’s press conference in Coverciano. The Azzurri boss has called up 32 players for upcoming matches against France on November 12 and Belgium on November 15. Matteo Palma has replaced Roma’s Gianluca Mancini, but Juventus defender Federico Gatti has also been added to the squad, receiving his call-up during Sunday’s Serie A match between the Bianconeri and Fiorentina at the Stadio Franchi in Florence. Alphadjo Cisse, Mattia Liberali, Riccardo Cassano and Simone Lontani have been called up to the senior team for the first time. However, Cassano and Lontani will train only with the senior Azzurri squad, then rejoin the U18 and U19 squads, respectively. Italy coach Mancini will explain his line-up choices during today’s press conference, which you can follow live below.