Could this be the final look at Italy’s game plan? The Azzurri wrapped up their last Coverciano workout before jetting to Milan for Thursday’s Nations League clash with France, and Football Italia secured accredited access to the early drills.
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Mancini’s session spilled clues about his tactics, showcasing experimental attacking shapes and the ongoing rise of the squad’s top youngsters.
Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori led the drill, while teenage hopes Antonio Vergara and Riccardo Cassano stayed heavily involved despite duties with Italy’s youth teams.
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Mancini seemed to be testing new offensive combos. Deploying Alphadjo Cisse on the left, after his stint as a centre‑forward, left Francesco Pio Esposito and Gianluca Scamacca as the central threats. In my view, the left‑wing switch could unlock extra pace.
With the final session behind them, the Azzurri head to San Siro aiming to sharpen every detail before the decisive duel with Les Bleus.
Catch the full footage below.