Roberto Mancini gave an interview to Rai, in which he explained his squad selection choices just hours before the match against France, valid for the fifth matchday of the Nations League. Here are the words of the Italy head coach regarding the exclusion of Alphadjo Cisse for tonight’s match at San Siro.
Mancini on Cisse and Liberali not being selected for the team sheet:
“It is a choice because, in any case, they are the latest arrivals and we have a match in three days. So today, this was the choice. There are 28 of us and, unfortunately, someone has to go to the stands.”
On the match against France at San Siro
“We know that it will be a very difficult match because, in any case, even if France are without some important players, they remain a great team. I hope that we will manage to make fewer mistakes and improve certain aspects of our play. The fact that the stadium is sold out encourages us to put in a good performance because otherwise the fans would be disappointed. So we will have to try to play well and get a good result.
“In any case, San Siro always fills up when the national team arrives. It is one of the most beautiful stadiums in Italy. It has made football history and has more than a hundred years of history. It is truly like being at La Scala.”
