Roberto Mancini's Italy are hard at work ahead of their Nations League matches against France (Thursday in Milan) and Belgium (Sunday in Brussels).
The Italian coach has chosen to focus on young players who are performing exceptionally well in this first part of the season, such as Como's Mattia Liberali, one of the new faces of the national team, and Alphadjo Cisse, who has already scored five league goals. Cagliari midfielder Alessandro Romano has also been called up again.
However, the Azzurri's enthusiasm was dampened by the news of Nicolò Zaniolo's decision to leave the training camp. "Leaving Coverciano wasn't easy. I made this decision for strictly personal reasons," the player explained, asking that his "privacy" be respected. "Wearing the Azzurri jersey is always a source of pride. Thanks to the coach, the staff, and my teammates for their support," the Udinese player emphasized. He concluded: "This jersey is close to my heart, and I will continue to work every day to wear it again."
The Federation has not provided any further information on the reasons for the 27-year-old's sudden departure this morning.
(Unioneonline)
