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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.

Zinedine Zidane has expressed his absolute astonishment at the rapid rise of Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet following the youngster's sensational start to life with the French national team. The legendary former Real Madrid boss was left waxing lyrical about the 21-year-old’s maturity and tactical discipline on the international stage.

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.

Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni admitted he did not expect to score twice in two international matches after earning a 1-1 draw against France. Returning from a international hiatus, the Inter centre-back declared that the Azzurri can now compete against any team.