Barella: ‘I need more Italy goals, Mancini helps players feel peace’

Nicolò Barella insists he is ‘lacking a few goals’ for Italy and outlines how Roberto…

Football italia

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 5:30 PM

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Nicolò Barella said he needs more Italy goals and credited Roberto Mancini with bringing peace to the squad.
Italy faces Turkiye in the Nations League at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna on Monday.
Barella is expected to start after previously featuring as a substitute in Italy's 1-1 draw against France.

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Midfielder Nicolò Barella addressed the media ahead of Italy's clash with Turkiye at the Stadio Dall’Ara, stating he needs to score more international goals. Barella credited returning manager Roberto Mancini with instilling a sense of peace within the squad following challenging years, adding that the team has successfully rediscovered its enthusiasm across recent matches.

Barella is widely expected to return to Italy's starting lineup following a 1-1 draw against France. Opponents Turkiye enter the Nations League fixture weakened by injuries to key players Hakan Calhanoglu and Kenan Yildiz, having lost all three of their group matches so far.

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Barella: ‘I need more Italy goals, Mancini helps players feel peace’

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