Italy's Striker Situation: A Conundrum for Mancini

A Lack of Consistency

Italy's national team has faced challenges with the consistency of its strikers.

Despite having a deep pool of talent, the team has struggled to find a reliable goalscorer.

This issue was evident in their recent Nations League matches.

Emerging Strikers in Serie A

The rise of young strikers in Serie A has offered some hope.

• Gianluca Scamacca (Sassuolo)
• Wilfried Gnonto (Zurich)
• Federico Chiesa (Juventus)
• Giacomo Raspadori (Napoli)

These players have showcased their potential and could provide solutions for Italy's striking woes.

Spalletti's Squad Selection

New Italy coach Luciano Spalletti faces a dilemma in selecting his strikers.

With three-quarters of his first-choice defence unavailable, Spalletti may consider a 4-3-3 formation.

This could favor players like Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma) and Nicolo Zaniolo (AS Roma) as advanced midfielders.

Concise New Lead

Newly appointed Italy coach Luciano Spalletti faces challenges with striker consistency and a potential formation change due to defensive injuries.