Roberto Mancini unveils new Italy squad for Nations League games
Roberto Mancini has called up 34 players to his first Italy squad since returning as coach. He's tasked with revitalizing a team in crisis. The squad includes experienced players from the 2021 European Championship win and potential debutants. Eight players are uncapped. Italy faces four Nations League games, starting at home against Belgium on Sept. 25. They play Turkey three days later and then France on Oct. 2 and Turkey again on Oct. 5.
Italy is in crisis after failing to qualify for the World Cup for a third straight time.
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