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Zaniolo Withdraws, New Call‑ups Cisse and Liberali Ready

Will Zaniolo rejoin Italy after his personal break?The Football Italia Show returns with Zaniolo’s withdrawal and the debut of Cisse and Liberali.

Nicolò Zaniolo has stepped away from the Azzurri camp, prompting the Football Italia Show to kick off with fresh updates from Coverciano.

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The midfielder will sit out the upcoming UEFA Nations League clashes with Belgium and France after citing personal reasons.

Mattia Liberali and Alphadjo Cisse at the Coverciano press conference, 10 Nov 2026.

Meanwhile, debutants Alphadjo Cisse and Mattia Liberali fielded questions at Coverciano following their first senior call‑ups.

Cisse says pressure fuels him and points to Mario Balotelli as his ultimate Italy role model, while Liberali notes Cesc Fàbregas quickly praised his summer move to Como – a nod that, in my view, highlights their rising stature.

Catch the full interview and explore every comment from Cisse and Liberali through the links below.