Fagioli handed Italy no.10 shirt as Mancini confirms squad numbers for France clash
Italy manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed his squad numbers for the upcoming fixture against France, with the standout decision being the allocation of the prestigious no.10 shirt to Nicolò Fagioli. The Juventus midfielder, who has been in impressive form, takes one of the most storied jerseys in Azzurri history. The full squad list positions Fagioli as a key creative figure in Mancini's setup for what is a high-profile international friendly or competitive fixture against France.
Read the full story at football-italia.netHanding the no.10 shirt to Nicolò Fagioli is a significant statement from Roberto Mancini about where the Juventus midfielder now sits in the Azzurri hierarchy. Traditionally worn by Italy's primary playmaker, the jersey places Fagioli at the centre of the creative blueprint against France and signals that Mancini views him as a long-term building block rather than a squad player. For Juventus, it's further confirmation that one of their academy products is being trusted at the highest level; for France's preparation, it sharpens the focus on stopping a young Italian technician who has been entrusted with a role that demands control of the game.
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