Mancini Splits the Squad – 10 Azzurri Staying Behind Ahead of Bursa Trip
We’ve got an update on the Azzurri as they gear up for their UEFA Nations League clash against Turkey on Monday, September 28, 2026. This marks their second group stage match, with kickoff scheduled for 21:45 local time (20:45 in Italy).
Here’s what’s happening: Italy’s head coach Roberto Mancini has decided that ten of the 33 called-up players will remain at Coverciano to train with staff members while the team heads to Bursa for the away fixture in France and the Bologna match against Türkiye.
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According to the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the Azzurri are heading to Bursa. Coach Roberto Mancini has put together a specialized training program at the Federal Technical Centre in Coverciano for Honest Ahanor, Nicolò Barella, Diego Coppola, Samuele Inacio, Eddy Kouadio, Daniel Maldini, Gianluca Mancini, Massimo Pessina, Samuele Ricci, and Mohamed Alì Zoma. These players will work alongside technical and performance staff members including Massimo Maccarone, Cristiano Lupatelli, Giulio Nuciari, and Luca Bossi, plus the medical and physiotherapy team. The strategy aims to prepare the squad optimally for the upcoming matches against France in Paris and Türkiye in Bologna, while also giving everyone a break from the demanding journey to Türkiye.
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