SpotlightFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 25 Aug 2026
Florenzi tips Liberali and Bovio as Serie A's next big things
Euro 2020 winner Florenzi names two young Italians to watch this season.
Players
Mattia Liberali (Como), Leonardo Bovio (Inter)
Source
Interview with Repubblica
Context
Florenzi also backs Mancini and Ranieri
What happened. Florenzi praised Liberali and Bovio as standout young talents, and expressed confidence in Mancini's second stint as Italy coach.
- Liberali and Bovio impressed in summer friendlies.
- Florenzi wants a mix of youth and experience in the national team.
- He supports Ranieri as new technical director.
“He was like an older brother, always ready for the dialogue.”
— Alessandro Florenzi
Florenzi's comments come as Italy rebuilds under Mancini with new technical director Ranieri.
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