Federico Gatti called up to Italy squad by Roberto Mancini

Juventus defender Federico Gatti has been called up to the Italy squad by head coach Roberto Mancini for the upcoming Nations League matches against France and Belgium, according to Tuttosport, Corriere dello Sport, ANSA, Calciomercato.com and TuttoMercatoWeb.

An expanded list in defence

According to Corriere dello Sport, this call-up comes after that of Palma, who was called up to replace the injured Mancini. The head coach is thus expanding his defensive department ahead of the double Nations League clash. Tuttosport mentions a new addition to the Italian coach's list, while TuttoMercatoWeb speaks of last-minute information among the called-up players.

A reinforcement for the double clash

Calciomercato.com specifies that Roberto Mancini has added the Juventus defender to the list of players selected for the matches against France and Belgium. Both fixtures count towards the Nations League, a competition in which Italy is involved. The Italian media agree that this call-up strengthens the Italian back line ahead of these fixtures.

This call-up is a first for the Bianconero player, who had not yet been selected by the Italian coach. The Nazionale's next fixtures will take place as part of the group stage of the continental competition, with two prestigious clashes against France and Belgium.