Kean on verge of Italy history ahead of Belgium clash in Mancini's second debut
Moise Kean is poised to make Italy history as the Azzurri prepare to face Belgium. The Juventus striker has been in prolific form and is within reach of a notable national team scoring milestone. The match also marks Roberto Mancini's second spell as Italy head coach following his return to the role. Belgium, a traditional European powerhouse, provide a high-profile stage for both the potential record and Mancini's renewed tenure.
Read the full story at football-italia.netMoise Kean's emergence as Italy's central attacking reference point has been one of the quiet stories of recent international football, and a record-equalling or record-breaking performance against Belgium would formally crown his renaissance. Roberto Mancini's return to the Azzurri bench adds a layer of narrative significance: the coach who led Italy to Euro 2020 glory is back, and a statement win in his second debut would immediately reshape the mood around a national team that has underperformed since that triumph. For Belgium, the fixture represents a chance to measure themselves against a re-energised Italy under a familiar adversary.
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