Mancini relies on Kean and Barella for the clash against France

On September 30, 2026, at 11:59, coach Roberto Mancini confirmed Moise Kean and Nicolò Barella in the lineup for the Nations League fixture against France. Il Corriere dello Sport reports that only 23 of the 32 Azzurri are now available.

Player availability for France

Giacomo Raspadori is out of the squad, after the win against Turkey, and the team must focus on the upcoming clash with Zinedine Zidane's Blues. The selection includes only 23 players out of 32, according to the sports report.

Roberto Mancini will leave several players to train at Coverciano, including Nicolò Barella, who is expected to appear from the first minute alongside Riccardo Calafiori. Kayode and Alessandro Bastoni are moving towards confirmation, while Andrea Tonali might remain on the bench.

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Moise Kean is certain to start in the front line against France, where Zidane's defence will try to contain the Italian attack. Mancini's choice reflects the desire to give continuity to those who have shown form in recent fixtures.

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