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Edin Dzeko is a familiar face for Italy's defenders in World Cup playoff at Bosnia

If Italy is going to qualify for its first World Cup in 12 years the Azzurri’s defenders are going to have to contain a striker they respect and know well

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Stars with Italy in WC playoffs Mancini (calf) got the call in Thursday's game versus Northern Ireland.

Impact Mancini was cleared of any serious issue and recovered in a hurry after bowing out early in the previous game. He has been a fixture of the Roma defense all year long and has registered 14 clearances, four tackles (three won) and four interceptions in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exits Lecce game at halftime Mancini generated four crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in 45 minutes in Sunday's match versus Lecce before leaving due to a calf issue, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Mancini was busier on offense than in the final third but bowed out at the interval because of muscular discomfort. He'll be assessed by the Italy doctors ahead of the World Cup playoffs. Daniele Ghilardi would likely replace him if he didn't recover for April 5's game versus Inter.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Italy calls up Federico Chiesa for World Cup playoffs after almost 2-year absence

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa returns to Italy’s team as the Azzurri enter high-stakes World Cup playoffs

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Busy showing in Como tilt Mancini won one tackle and had five clearances, one block and three interceptions in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Como.

Impact Mancini did what he could to contain the opponents, but the Roma defense was overwhelmed following a red card in the second half. He has tallied multiple clearances in his last five appearances, totaling 26, posting six interceptions, three tackles and three off-target shots and contributing to one clean sheet during that stretch. Instead, he didn' create a chance in this one, ending a six-game streak.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for UEL fixture Mancini is unavailable for Thursday's first leg against Bologna due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Mancini will get the day off after getting booked three times in the competition. Two among Daniele Ghilardi, Devyne Rensch and Mario Hermoso (hip) will get the nod, depending on the last one's status, as he's coming back from an injury, but he has generally gotten the nod whenever available.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in victory Mancini assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-0 victory against Cagliari. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 58th...

Impact Mancini anchored Roma's backline and kept things tidy at the Olimpico as they logged another home clean sheet and never allowed Cagliari to find any rhythm. He also played a major role going forward, slipping a perfectly weighted key pass to spring Donyell Malen in behind for the opening goal in the 25th minute. Solid defensively with one tackle and two interceptions to snuff out the limited threat from the visitors, Mancini was even more influential in possession, creating two chances for the second time this Serie A season.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Malen's priceless double keeps Roma in touch with Serie A pack

Donyell Malen has scored a priceless double and Roma has beaten Cagliari 2-0 to stay in touch with the leading pack at the top of Serie A

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

Will return against Sassuolo Mancini served a one-game ban in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Mancini wil reclaim his usual starting job at the expense of Daniele Ghilardi over the weekend. He has notched one or more clearances in all his showings, amassing 84, and at least one tackle in his most recent five, racking up 11 (eight won) and logging five interceptions, two blocks and two clean sheets in that stretch.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Mancini had one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 43rd minute.

Impact Mancini recorded five tackles, two interceptions and four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Atalanta, but picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in the 43th minute, resulting in a suspension for Tuesday's clash against Lecce. Zeki Celik, Daniele Ghilardi, and Bryan Cristante are the main candidates to fill the central defender role amid the suspensions of Mario Hermoso and Mancini. The Italian is set to return for the clash against Sassuolo on Jan. 10.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tidy performance against Como Mancini won one of one tackle and had seven clearances, one key pass and one interception in Monday's 1-0 win against Como.

Impact Mancini roughed up a few opponents throughout the game and logged his highest number of clearances since late September. He has notched at least one in every fixture this season and multiple ones in the past five contests, adding four tackles (two on), six interceptions and one cross (one accurate) over that span and contributing to two clean sheets.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist Mancini assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Mancini was not efficient with his service, as none of his crosses were considered accurate. However, he did assist on Roma's insurance goal in the 2-0 win. He will be involved on both sides of the pitch in two weeks against Cremonese, a team which has scored 12 goals but allowed 13 so far in domestic play.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli's goal drought continues with 2-0 loss to Bologna in Serie A, Inter and Roma move top

Napoli is struggling to find goals without Kevin De Bruyne

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Turns in good shift agaisnt Parma Mancini recorded two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) four interceptions and two clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Parma.

Impact Mancini was busy in the back and also occasionally participated in the offense. He recorded a new season high in interceptions, but his club didn't manage to secure its second clean sheet in a row. He has had at least one interception in the past six matches, adding nine tackles (zero won) and seven blocks in that stretch. He maintained his season-long streak of matches with at least one clearance and has totaled 42 in the season.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up stats against Inter Mancini had two tackles (zero won), four clearances, one block and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Mancini turned a nice shift in the back as he normally does, but Roma gave up an early goal and couldn't recover. He has posted at least one block and one interception in the last four matches, tallying five and eight respectively and adding eight tackles (one won) and 20 clerances, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cambiaghi and Nicolussi Caviglia given 1st call-ups for under-pressure Italy in World Cup qualifying

Bologna left winger Nicolò Cambiaghi and Fiorentina midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia have been called up by Italy for the first time as the under-pressure Azzurri prepare to face...

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs nine clearances against Verona Mancini generated three tackles (zero won), nine clearances, two blocks and three interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Mancini had to go to work to help stop the peppy Verona attackers and posted a new season high in clearances and matched the one in interceptions. He has tallied multiple clearances and at least one tackle in every appearance so far, totaling 28 and 13 (five won) and logging eight interceptions and two blocks, with one goal and four clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Lazio meeting Mancini won one of one tackle and had three interceptions, five clearances and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Lazio.

Impact Mancini was the busiest among the Roma defenders in another shut-out victory. He has posted two or more clearances and at least one tackle in the first four fixtures, totaling 17 and nine (four won) respectively, with five interceptions and three clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Decent performance despite loss Mancini generated four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Torino.

Impact Mancini saw a 34th-minute header saved and had a left-footed shot from distance turned away late in Roma's surge. The center-back went the full 90 and stayed card-free while contributing in the offensive phases with four shots and one chance created, solid numbers for a defender. He also remained steady in the backline with one tackle, one interception, and two clearances despite conceding one goal and losing the game.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Helps Roma to clean sheet Mancini made an interception, two tackles and six clearances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Pisa.

Impact Mancini was a part of the Roma back three that kept a clean sheet Saturday, leading his side in interceptions and clearances. The defender has combined for seven tackles and 10 clearances through his opening two starts this season.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool 18-year-old Leoni called up by Italy for World Cup qualifiers

The 18-year-old Liverpool center back Giovanni Leoni is one of three players given their first national team call-up by new Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes five tackles in win Mancini generated five tackles (two won) and four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 67th minute.

Impact Mancini led Roma in tackles and clearances to help them earn three points at home in the season debut. The centerback also received his first yellow card in the proccess, though. He started in all but one of their 46 games in 2024-25.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in Milan meeting Mancini scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one interception and one clearance in Sunday's 3-1 win over AC Milan.

Impact Mancini broke the deadlock right away with a header on a corner kick and wasn't too busy in the back afterward thanks to an early red card against Milan. It's his third goal of the season. He has tallied seven tackles (five won), two interceptions and three blocks in the last five rounds, contributing to three clean sheets. He failed to log multiple clearances for the first time in six matches. He totaled 27 during such a stretch.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Anchors defense effectively Mancini generated two tackles (zero won) and four clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Mancini played a key role in Roma's defensive setup on Sunday, helping to neutralize Fiorentina's attacking threats with four clearances and two tackles. His positioning was crucial in maintaining the clean sheet against a very active Moise Kean. This marked his 15th clean sheet contribution in 43 appearances across all competitions this season for the Italian defender. He will aim to contribute again on Monday against Atalanta.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four clearances against Inter Mancini had two shots (zero on goal), one tackle (one won) and four clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win against Inter Milan.

Impact Mancini didn't have a huge game but was instrumental in stifling a vaunted frontline and wasn't affected by an early yellow card. He has had multiple clearances and at least one tackle in the last four matches, posting 15 and five (four won) respectively and adding three crosses (one accurate) and one block, with two clean sheets.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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