Cisse is joined by three other newcomers as Italy prepares for crucial
New Faces Join Established Stars in Mancini's Squad
Alongside Cisse, the squad features several emerging talents, including 18-year-old Parma midfielder Simone Lontani and Como teenagers Mattia Liberali and Riccardo Cassano. Liberali, 19, earned his inclusion following a strong performance in Como's 9-1 Champions League victory over Lens on Wednesday, in which he found the back of the net.
While Cassano, 17, is yet to make his senior debut for Como, he and Lontani are set to join the senior national team setup for training starting this Sunday. Following their time with the senior squad, both players will return to their respective under-18 and under-19 international commitments.
Full Italy Squad Selection
The squad features a mix of domestic and overseas-based talent. The goalkeeping department includes Marco Carnesecchi, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Guglielmo Vicario. The defensive unit consists of Honest Ahanor, Alessandro Bastoni, Riccardo Calafiori, Federico Dimarco, Daniele Ghilardi, Michael Kayode, Gianluca Mancini, Marco Palestra, and Giorgio Scalvini.
The midfield options are Nicolo Barella, Riccardo Cassano, Issa Doumbia, Nicolo Fagioli, Davide Frattesi, Simone Lontani, Niccolo Pisilli, Samuele Ricci, Alessandro Romano, and Sandro Tonali. Completing the roster, the forward line features Nicolo Cambiaghi, Alphadjo Cisse, Pio Esposito, Sebastiano Esposito, Luca Koleosho, Mattia Liberali, Gianluca Scamacca, Antonio Vergara, and Nicolo Zaniolo.
