Italy coach Roberto Mancini makes major changes ahead of the UEFA Nations League match against Belgium, dropping 10 players from the squad for the game. Alongside these omissions, Alessandro Bastoni is not available due to suspension.
Multiple outlets report that the list of unavailable players includes Nicolò Zaniolo and Antonio Vergara, among others. The reporting centers on which athletes are excluded rather than providing a broader explanation of the reasons, with the suspension of Bastoni presented as the only clearly identified cause. The coverage also frames the decision as part of Mancini’s preparation for the Belgium clash, implying a reshuffle compared with earlier selections.
While the specific names and total number of players omitted are consistent across the sources provided, the articles differ mainly in how much detail they include about individual players beyond the headline exclusions. Overall, the shared picture is that Italy will approach the match missing Bastoni through suspension and additional squad members through selection decisions.
