Mancini brings nine newcomers into first squad of his Italy comeback

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September 19, 2026

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Mancini brings nine newcomers into first squad of his Italy comeback

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ROME, Italy (AFP) — Italy Coach Roberto Mancini on Friday called up 34 players, nine for the first time, for the opening four games of his second stint in charge of the Azzurri.

Mancini succeeded Gennaro Gattuso, who resigned as Italy coach after their World Cup qualification play-off loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in March.

The 61-year-old Mancini was previously Italy boss from 2018 until 2023, leading them to the Euro 2020 title.

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