Mancini leaves 10 Italy players at Coverciano ahead of Turkey clash
Roberto Mancini has made an early squad decision ahead of Italy's upcoming fixture against Turkey, leaving 10 players behind at the Coverciano training facility. The move signals who is unlikely to feature in the matchday squad and provides clarity on the group of players who will be available for selection. The remaining players have traveled with the squad for the crucial encounter.
Read the full story at football-italia.netSplitting the squad at this stage is a clear signal from Mancini about his pecking order ahead of a key Italy match. The 10 players left at Coverciano are effectively out of contention for the trip to Turkey, giving the travelling group clarity but raising questions about the long-term futures of those left behind. For Italy supporters, this is the first real indication of how the coach is shaping his options for a defining fixture.
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