Football Italia Show: Zaniolo pulls out, Cisse and Liberali are ready

Football Italia Show: Zaniolo pulls out, Cisse and Liberali are ready The Football Italia Show is back, bringing the latest Italy news from Coverciano, starting with Nicolò Zaniolo’s withdrawal for personal reasons. Click here to subscribe to the Football Italia YouTube channel Nicolò Zaniolo has withdrawn from the Italy squad for personal reasons and will miss the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Belgium and France. Mattia Liberali and Alphadjo Cisse during a press conference at Coverciano on November 10, 2026 (Football Italia) Meanwhile, newcomers Alphadjo Cisse and Mattia Liberali spoke to the media at Coverciano after receiving their first senior Italy call-up. Cisse revealed he thrives under pressure and named Mario Balotelli as his biggest inspiration in an Italy shirt, while Liberali explained why Cesc Fàbregas was quick to congratulate him after his move to Como last summer. Watch the full video and read everything Cisse and Liberali had to say via the links below.