Italian national team this summer will not go to the World Cup, but will gather for a camp in June for friendly matches. New national team coach Roberto Mancini, who was appointed last week, has already selected players for his debut. The roster includes a small surprise - after a long break, Mario Balotelli returns to the national team. The "Nice" striker was not called up to the national team after the unsuccessful 2014 World Cup. R. Mancini is familiar with this player as they worked together at "Man City" club. The national team no longer includes veterans such as Gianluigi Buffon, Giorgio Chiellini, Andrea Barzagli, and Daniele De Rossi. In friendly matches, the Italians will test their strength against Saudi Arabia, France, and the Netherlands.
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