Italian coach Roberto Mancini is preparing a new call-up for the azzurri national team, and Issa Doumbia, Sporting midfielder, emerges as one of the possible surprises on the list. The 25-year-old French player, who represents the Portuguese club, should be called up by the Italian coach as part of a plan to renew the Italian national team. Doumbia has been an important figure at Sporting, which should have caught Mancini's attention regarding his potential.
This possible call-up is part of the renewal strategy that the Italian national team has been implementing in recent years, seeking new blood for the team. The call-up of a player who plays in Portugal represents a bold choice by Mancini, who seems willing to explore options outside of Italian football to strengthen the azzurri squad.
