The head coach on the Malagò case: "I’m happy that things have been brought to completion. It seems to me that it suits everyone and that it is a good thing"
Italy secured a vital 3-1 win over Turkey at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, with goals from Gianluca Scamacca, Riccardo Calafiori, and Francesco Esposito. Despite a brief scare when Aral Simsir equalised, Roberto Mancini's tactical adjustments proved decisive.
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini has demanded total focus from his players ahead of their Nations League meeting with Turkiye, insisting that their opponents remain a significant threat despite a difficult run of results. The Azzurri boss also confirmed a major blow to his attacking options as the squad prepares for their fourth fixture of a demanding international break.
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini declared that his team passed a crucial test of maturity after holding France to a 1-1 Nations League draw. Mancini praised the Azzurri's tactical aggression and defensive cohesion following Alessandro Bastoni's second-half equaliser at the Stade de France.
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has broken his silence following the Premier League’s explosive verdict against his former club, insisting that the legal fallout is not his concern. The Italian tactician, who famously led the Cityzens to their first Premier League crown, finds himself at the centre of allegations regarding secret payments during his tenure at the Etihad Stadium.
Mancini continue to experiment with the make-up of his defensive line, but the future also depends on integration with the big absentee from this round of matches: Dimarco.
Roberto Mancini is relishing the chance to take on Zinedine Zidane's France side at the Stade de France this Friday. The Italy boss has joked that the hosts are so strong his players might need the opposition to catch a cold to stand any chance of winning.
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini has declared that his side will not take a backwards step when they travel to face France in a mouth-watering Nations League encounter. The Azzurri boss insists his team is built to attack regardless of the stature of their opposition as they look to build on their recent victory over Turkiye.
Italy manager Roberto Mancini has expressed his pride after watching his side secure a convincing 4-1 victory over Turkey in Bursa. Despite facing challenging weather conditions and a heavy surface, the Azzurri produced a dominant display to bounce back from their previous disappointment against Belgium.