Mancini targets three Napoli blues for the Nations League

In the heart of Naples, at sunset, head coach Roberto Mancini watches the team as they prepare for the next Nations League match. Tomorrow, the national team will face Belgium, Turkey (twice) and France, and the coach has already indicated three Napoli players: Di Lorenzo, Politano and Vergara.

The A−A+ press devoted a page to today's edition in the newsstand of Il Mattino, with Notizie Napoli analyzing coach Mancini's choices for the Nations League. Italy is ready to take the field again, according to the newspaper.

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In the statement, Mancini said: “Beyond the Pillars of Hercules of the new blue cycle there are just two columns, and they are called Giovanni and Matteo.” The coach thus highlighted the value of two promising youngsters.

Beyond the fashionable horizontal passes, Mancini emphasized the existence of two vertical champions who want to show Allegri that it was right to bet on them.

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Di Lorenzo and Politano, both 33, return to wear the blue shirt. The two, described as “robocop” for their consistency, represent the team’s right “hinge.”

The young Vergara will receive his first call‑up, completing the Neapolitan trio that the head coach intends to include in the squad for the upcoming matches.

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With these choices, Mancini confirms the desire to give space to Young Italy, while maintaining experience and versatility, a balance that could influence the matches against Belgium, Turkey and France.