Italy's Nations League provisional squad announced

The provisional squad for Italy's national team ahead of the critical UEFA Nations League matches against France and Belgium has been announced. Head coach Roberto Mancini's selections include experienced players as well as young footballers.

The squad features important names such as Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alessandro Bastoni, Nicolò Barella and Sandro Tonali. Young players such as Michael Kayode, Honest Ahanor, Niccolò Pisilli and Alphadjo Cisse also made the list.

Nicolò Zaniolo, who once wore the Galatasaray shirt, has also been invited to the provisional squad. The 27-year-old, who continued his career in Italy after leaving Galatasaray, has gained another chance to pull on the national team shirt.

With young players standing out in defence and attack, Michael Kayode, Marco Palestra and Honest Ahanor are among the defensive options. In attack, Alphadjo Cisse, Francesco Pio Esposito, Sebastiano Esposito and Luca Koleosho have been given a chance.