Roberto Mancini's squad for the Azzurri is expected to include some new young players.

COVERCIANO – During the league break, which begins at the end of Matchday 2 and will last until October 10, Italy will play four Nations League matches: they face Belgium at home on September 25 and Turkey away on September 28, before taking to the field in Milan on October 5, three days after the Azzurri visit France. There's anticipation surrounding Roberto Mancini's squad, which is expected to include four goalkeepers and 26 outfield players, with several new additions among the youth squad. Behind captain Gianluigi Donnarumma, Carnesecchi and Vicario are virtually guaranteed, while 19-year-old Matteo Pessina of Bologna is a contender for the fourth goalkeeper. Among the names being circulated are two with recent Serie C experience with AlbinoLeffe: Issa Doumbia, a midfielder from Sporting Lisbon who transferred from Venezia, and Ali Zoma, a striker currently playing for 1. FC Nuremberg in the 2nd Bundesliga, who averages a goal per game. Alessandro Romano is impressing well for Cagliari and is likely to be considered. In defense, in the absence of the injured Buongiorno and Palestra, alongside Di Lorenzo, Calafiori, Mancini, Dimarco, and Bastoni, the following could be called upon: Coppola from Paris FC, Scalvini from Atalanta, Roma's Ghilardi, and wingers Udogie and Favasuli (who is performing well for Napoli). In midfield, Tonali, Barella, Cristante, and Frattesi are certain to be included. Among those missing due to injury are Manuel Locatelli, Federico Chiesa, Riccardo Orsolini, and Nicolò Zaniolo. Politano and Vergara are expected to move from Naples to Coverciano, along with Pio Esposito and Kean. Retegui is a doubt, and Scamacca could be a possibility, given that Mancini could also call Raspadori from Atalanta, despite his limited league playing time. Eighteen-year-old Samuele Inacio, son of Inacio Pià, also has Bergamo roots. He chose to leave the Zingonia youth academy to join Borussia Dortmund, and was given his debut by coach Baldini against Luxembourg in a friendly.