Italian coach Roberto Mancini included midfielder Issa Doumbia, from Venezia, in his pre-selection for the Italian national team. Mohamed Ali Zoma also appears as one of the new additions on Mancini's list of called-up players.
Doumbia, who was signed by Venezia, represents one of the new Italian coach's bets for the national team's midfield. His inclusion in the pre-selection indicates that the player may have opportunities for international representation under Mancini's command.
The call-up of both players reflects Mancini's intention to better assess the talent available for the Italian national team, at a time of squad renewal. This pre-selection allows the coach to evaluate the players before defining the final list for upcoming competitions.
