Mancini has three key Italy line-up doubts for Belgium clash as Cambiaghi trains separately

MILAN - NOVEMBER 12: Nicolo Cambiaghi of Italy is challenged by Malo Gusto and Dayot Upamecano of France during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Italy and France at San Siro Stadium on November 12, 2026 in Milan. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)

Sky Sport Italia reports that Nicolò Cambiaghi trained separately this morning, so Federico Dimarco could replace him against Belgium, but coach Roberto Mancini has two more line-up doubts.

Italy visit Belgium on Sunday for the final Nations League group-stage game.

The Azzurri are currently the Group A1 leaders, level on 10 points with France, but with a better head-to-head record. Belgium sit third with nine points, while Turkiye have already been relegated to the second division, with five defeats from five.

Italy trained at the Inter training centre this morning, before flying to Brussels in the afternoon.

Sky Sport reports that Cambiaghi trained separately, so if he’s not fit enough to start, or even be available tomorrow, Dimarco will feature in the Azzurri XI instead as a left winger.

Mancini’s other doubt is on the right flank, with either Vergara or Sebastiano Esposito starting. According to Sky, Vergara is the slight favourite after his convincing performance against France on Thursday, when the Napoli talent earned the second penalty kick of the night.

There’s also uncertainty over one of the three central midfielders. With Davide Frattesi ruled out, Mancini will choose between Issa Doumbia and Nicolò Fagioli to join Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Barella.