Mancini swaps three players while Di Lorenzo leaves at the 55th minute

Giovanni Di Lorenzo ended his performance at the 55th minute in the Nations League match between Italy and Turkey, while coach Roberto Mancini opted for a triple substitution just before the one‑hour mark to refresh the Azzurri’s energy.

Mancini’s triple substitution

The coach brought Napoli captain Michael Kayode onto the bench to strengthen the right flank. At the same time, Pio Esposito came on for scorer Gianluca Scamacca and Riccardo Calafiori replaced Matteo Ruggeri.

Di Lorenzo, Napoli captain, delivered an absolutely positive performance, contributing decisively to the match’s economy during his 55 minutes on the pitch.

It was the blue full‑back who crafted the cross that led to the temporary 1‑0, thanks to a flick into the centre of the penalty area born from an excellent exchange with Antonio Vergara.

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Contribution to the temporary advantage

Di Lorenzo’s cross allowed Scamacca to break free, scoring his first goal for the national team after three years of waiting. This gave Italy a momentary one‑goal lead.

The substitutions of Esposito and Calafiori added freshness to the defensive unit, but Di Lorenzo’s key role in the build‑up to the goal remained evident.

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The contrast between the captain’s early exit and the decisive impact of his action shows how crucial his presence was, even in a limited amount of time.