Mancini reveals moves to persuade Tresoldi to represent Italy

Roberto Mancini, the head coach of Italy, revealed his efforts to persuade striker Nicolò Tresoldi, a player for Club Brugge, to choose to represent the Italian national team. He confirmed that he spoke with him personally and that there is a chance for him to join the Azzurri in the future.

Roberto Mancini said during a press conference held at the Coverciano center, ahead of the matches against France and Belgium in the UEFA Nations League: "I spoke with Tresoldi myself, and so did Claudio Ranieri. The player must feel his desire to represent our national team. He was born in Italy and his father is Italian, and I believe there is a chance for him to choose the Italian national team."

He added: "I hope he makes the right decision, he knows well the value he will represent for us."

Italy's coach confirmed that relying on young talents is a priority in his project, pointing out the necessity of monitoring players with technical potential and calling them up to get to know them closely, despite the decline in the participation rate of young players with their clubs.

Roberto Mancini touched on a number of talents, praising the abilities of Lontani, Cassano, Palestra, Liberali, and Palma, expressing his happiness that the latter chose to represent Italy instead of Germany, after his international decision was a matter of competition between the two national teams.

The coach discussed Frosinone player Calo, confirming he is performing well and is being monitored by the coaching staff. However, he emphasized that he will not call him up just because his agent requested it. He also pointed out that the national team is well aware of Federico Bernardeschi and Bryan Cristante's abilities and does not need to test them again.

In closing his remarks, Mancini urged Nicolò Zaniolo to show the level that matches his potential and maintain consistency, emphasizing that the player is no longer young and is at an age where he can make a difference.