Antonio Vergara and Zaniolo compete for the attack in Italy‑Belgium

Antonio Vergara is awaiting a possible debut with the blue shirt in the Italy‑Belgium match, scheduled for the Nations League. Observers wonder whether the young forward of Napoli will start from the first minute or will be called upon to change the game against teammate Kevin De Bruyne.

The duel for the striker position

As Il Mattino reports, the newspaper notes that the talent from Frattaminore is at the centre of a tug‑of‑war that will be decided in the coming hours. Vergara is competing for the shirt with Nicolò Zaniolo, two of the most promising profiles of Italian football.

Roberto Mancini, in his tactical philosophy, prefers flexible systems and non‑rigid positions, focusing on absolute quality. For the blue‑shirt manager, anyone who can raise the technical level of the team deserves a chance, whether from the first minute or as an impact player.

The fine‑tuning of tomorrow morning is considered decisive to dispel the remaining doubts about the lineup. Mancini will assess the options before the final whistle of the Nations League.

Vergara states that he wants to play his cards to the end to earn a place in the starting eleven, confirming the exponential growth that places him at the centre of the blue‑shirt project. His path is seen as a key element for the future of the Italian national team.

The youngster also hopes to convince Massimiliano Allegri, who kept him on the bench in the Napoli‑Como and Fiorentina‑Napoli matches, both not won by Napoli. A possible debut could open new opportunities both at international level and at club level.