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Hungary vs Italy – Nations League Preview & Potential Line-ups

September 25, 2022 Marko Vrakela Hungary, Italy, Nations League, Serie A

Seeking progression into the UEFA Nations League semi-finals for the second season on the bounce, Italy take a trip to the Puskas Arena to meet Hungary on Monday. It all comes down to this top-table Group A3 six-pointer as the only two teams in this group able to reach the playoffs lock horns in Budapest.

FIGC is closing in on the appointment of Luciano Spalletti, and more details have emerged about the abrupt separation with Roberto Mancini.

Italy Boss Roberto Mancini Praises England

September 24, 2022 Marko Vrakela England, Italy, Nations League, Serie A

Italy boss Roberto Mancini has heaped praise on England and his side after beating 'one of the best teams in the world.' Gli Azzurri claimed a narrow 1-0 victory at Giuseppe Meazza on Friday, courtesy of Giacomo Raspadori's moment of brilliance midway through the second half.

Italy coach Roberto Mancini hasn't called up Nicolò Zaniolo and Mattia Zaccagni, even though the Azzurri don't have a stacked frontline.

Roma and Lazio Stars Currently in Mancini Doghouse

September 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, The Azzurri

Italy coach Roberto Mancini hasn't called up Nicolò Zaniolo and Mattia Zaccagni for the next two matches, even though the Azzurri don’t exactly have a stacked frontline. The gaffer justified it by saying that he did it because of their busy schedules. However, there were ulterior and off-the-pitch reasons behind the choice.

President Aurelio De Laurentiis is inevitably delighted with the early success of his new-look Napoli, which are thriving following a busy summer.

De Laurentiis Gloats for Success of Revamped Napoli

September 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

President Aurelio De Laurentiis is inevitably delighted with the early strong showings of his new-look Napoli. Despite a host of meaningful departures, the Partenopei have replenished their roster with young stars and are currently top of the table alongside Atalanta after taking down Milan: "The facts speak or themselves."

Ciro Immobile seriously considered quitting the Azzurri, but Roberto Mancini talked him into continuing contributing to the national team.

Mancini Convinced Immobile to Keep Playing with Italy

September 20, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, The Azzurri

Ciro Immobile seriously considered quitting the Azzurri after the missed qualification to the World Cup, but Roberto Mancini talked him into continuing contributing to the national team: "You contemplate a lot of things when you experience big disappointments like that one. Then things changed after I spoke with the coach."

Mancini Explains Italy Squad for Nations League Games

September 19, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Napoli, Nations League, PSG, Roma, Serie A

Italy will try to mount a comeback, or least avoid relegation, in the next two Nations League matches against England and Hungary. They are in third place, two points behind the Magyars and one behind Germany. Instead, the Three Lions have picked up just two draws so far.

Roberto Mancini admitted that advancing to the final four of the Nations League doesn’t make up for missing out on the 2022 World Cup.

Italy Boss Mancini Dishes His Favorites for 2022/23 Scudetto

August 10, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Italy coach Roberto Mancini gave his thoughts on the 2022/23 Serie A league season, including his view on the players who will have a starring role for the top clubs: "Milan, Inter and Juventus are in front of everyone. Then I see Rome and Napoli."

Azurri talent Zaniolo is in the midst of a transfer saga that has now drawn attention for the perceived gamble by Juventus, as revealed by ex-coach Capello.

Capello Doubts Zaniolo Transfer to Juventus Will Work

July 12, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Azurri talent Nicolò Zaniolo is in the midst of a transfer saga that has now drawn attention for the perceived gamble by Juventus by signing him, as revealed by ex-Roma coach Fabio Capello: "Sometimes I wonder if he would be useful."

As Italy fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of England, Mancini was dealt with another blow with regards to availability of his players going forward.

Mancini Talks Donnarumma, Scamacca and World Cup Goal

July 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, PSG, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

A year after Italy won the Euro, coach Roberto Mancini looked back at the triumph and discussed multiple players that are subjected to the transfer market buzz in an interview. The coach remains confident in the future of the Azzurri.

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has heaped words of warning onto Roma starlet Nicolo Zaniolo, who is in the midst of a transfer saga headed by Juventus.

Italy Boss Mancini Urges ‘Lucky’ Zaniolo Not to Waste Talent

July 11, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Italy national team coach Roberto Mancini has heaped words of warning onto starlet Nicolo Zaniolo, who is in the midst of a transfer saga headed by Juventus: "I don’t know whether it’s good or bad for him to leave Roma."

Roberto Mancini issued his call-ups for the upcoming Italy matches, naming a large squad as usual. The coach will have 39 men at his disposal.

Roberto Mancini Names Italy Call-ups for June Fixtures

May 24, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini issued the call-ups for the upcoming Italy matches, naming a large squad as usual. The coach will have 39 men at his disposal for the Finalissima against Argentina and four Nations League games against Germany, Hungary and England.

Roberto Mancini Coy on Enthralling Scudetto Race

May 21, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Italy manager Roberto Mancini refused to give a straight answer when asked about an enthralling Scudetto race between Milan and Inter. In an interview with Corriere Dello Sport, as cited by Calciomercato.com, the ex-Nerazzurri boss restrained from favouring any side ahead of the season finale.

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