Fagioli handed Italy no.10 shirt as Mancini confirms squad numbers for France

Nicolo Fagioli has been assigned Italy's number 10 shirt ahead of their Nations League match against France at the Stade de France. Head coach Roberto Mancini confirmed his 23-man matchday squad following the injury withdrawal of Giacomo Raspadori, who originally vacated the number. The fixture marks a significant test for Italy following a recent 4-1 victory over Turkey.

Mancini trimmed several players from the group at Coverciano, including Honest Ahanor, who joined the Under-21 squad. Injuries have also sidelined Nicolo Zaniolo, Federico Dimarco, and Bryan Cristante. Reports suggest Italy could deploy a 4-3-3 formation featuring Fagioli in midfield alongside Sandro Tonali, Nicolo Barella, or Davide Frattesi.