According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, several young players will be evaluated by Mancini during the Torino-Roma match.

Roberto Mancini will announce the squad next Friday, September 18th. This will be his first squad list since taking over the new Italian national team, as the team prepares for two UEFA Nations League matches against Belgium and Turkey. Many are awaiting this list, as it may feature several new faces.

The Italian coach is looking for solutions, fresh ideas, and players worth developing who can lay the foundation for the national team's present and future. For this reason, Torino versus Roma could be a key match for him to scout, as there are many young players on the field, whose futures are tied not only to their clubs but potentially also to the national team.

The Squad

At the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, Roberto Mancini will witness a stage brimming with strength and talent. Some players might not immediately enter his current considerations, but the Italian coach has clearly been monitoring them for a long time. He is observing and carefully evaluating. Mancini consistently keeps these players on his scouting list and does not rule out surprising call-ups soon. From Torino, names like Comuzzo, Fortini, and Caccavallo come to mind, with the latter two vying for a starting spot.

There's also Mandragora, who immediately delivered outstanding performances upon his return to Torino. Unfortunately, Casadei is absent; this midfielder is also on the Italian team's radar. On the other side, in addition to Cristante and Mancini, who are expected to secure their positions, Pisilli and Lulli are also under consideration. Perhaps Ghilardi will also soon enter the coach's view, who knows.

For now, Lorenzo Pellegrini will not be called up to the Italian squad. He is expected to return to Roma's matchday squad against Torino, but he is not yet ready to play, whether in a Roma jersey or an Italy jersey.

Torino's Prospects

Since arriving at Torino, Abate has given Pietro Comuzzo significant playing time and trust. The 21-year-old center-back has already scored one goal in the loss against Sassuolo. He had an inconsistent season at Fiorentina, but at Torino, he is regaining the confidence that made him stand out for the Viola two years ago.

Back then, half of Serie A was watching him. Last summer, 19-year-old Alessio Caccavallo also garnered significant attention; he will compete with 20-year-old Nicolò Fortini for a starting spot. The latter was also brought to Torino from Fiorentina and was once favored by Roma, but Torino ultimately secured him. The same goes for Mandragora, who previously played for Torino and has now returned to immediately take control of the midfield. He is a reliable player with extremely powerful shots, capable of providing a significant threat from outside the box and taking set pieces.

Roma's Prospects

Mancini and Cristante are highly likely to be included in the Italian squad. The former might even start from the bench in the Torino match, as he has appeared somewhat fatigued in the recent two games against Atalanta and Fenerbahçe, making a few uncharacteristic mistakes. Cristante, on the other hand, is in top form; besides scoring a goal in Istanbul, his performance has been excellent. Under Gasperini, he has become captain and has once again proven his central role in Roma's plans.

In Torino, he will likely play alongside Pisilli, also 21, who has already appeared for the Italian national team and is striving for a Nations League call-up. Pisilli performed well after coming on as a substitute in the Champions League away match against Istanbul. Against Torino, he will also replace Manu Koné, focusing on attacking spaces in front of him. This task is often performed by 19-year-old Emanuele Lulli, who is one of Roma's surprises this season.

So far this season, Gasperini has preferred him on the right flank over World Cup winner Molina. This speaks volumes about the Roma winger's prospects. Finally, there's 23-year-old Daniele Ghilardi, who performed well after coming on as a substitute against Atalanta and was equally solid against Lecce. As a fierce man-marking center-back, he also possesses the ability to participate in offensive build-up. One day, he might also get a chance with the Italian national team. Including him.

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