Mancini: “Barella and Dimarco are ready for any formation”

Ahead of Italy-France, Mancini also focused on Nicolò Barella and Federico Dimarco, two key figures for Inter and the Italian national team. The coach highlighted their tactical availability while discussing the expected match at San Siro.

The message was clear: according to Mancini, both players can be used “in any formation”. Their quality concerns roles and interpretation, not merely their starting positions. Barella provides energy and involvement in both phases, while Dimarco offers attacking thrust and options down the flank. The press conference also addressed the so-called San Siro effect, linked to the atmosphere and support generated by the crowd during the match against France.

The coach’s comments confirm the importance of the two Inter players within the Azzurri project. Barella and Dimarco will then return to Inter duty when the league resumes: after the 2-0 win over Como and the earlier 3-0 victory at Feyenoord, Chivu’s team will face Atalanta on Sunday, November 22, at 20:45. It will be another test after the 3-1 derby defeat to Milan.