Mancini to leave 9 Italy players out of squad for France match, including Florenzi
Italy coach Roberto Mancini is set to rest or leave out nine members of his Azzurri squad for the upcoming fixture against France. The decision includes leaving experienced full-back Alessandro Florenzi, a Roman native commonly known as 'Romano', at home. The mass omission suggests a significant rotation policy, possibly tied to fixture congestion or a desire to test younger options. The match against France is expected to be a high-profile test, and the squad choices will shape how Italy approach it.
Read the full story at football-italia.netRotating nine players from an international squad is a bold signal from a national team coach, pointing either to fatigue management across a congested calendar or a deliberate plan to blood new faces against elite opposition. Leaving out a veteran like Florenzi — a long-serving squad member and versatile defensive option — reduces Italy's experience in the back line and narrows Mancini's tactical flexibility. For France, it could mean facing a less battle-hardened Italy side, but also one potentially hungrier and more unpredictable.
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