Tonali among under-fire Italy stars as Mancini’s message to team revealed

Roberto Mancini allegedly instructed Italy players to "accept and understand" the boos they received during a 2-0 loss to Belgium. La Gazzetta dello Sport identified four veteran Italian players for criticism due to their performances in the match. The Italian team suffered another defeat against Belgium, marking another setback for Mancini in his second spell in charge.

Mancini attempted to maintain a positive outlook, stating that the challenging journey ahead would lead the team to great heights. Despite being booed at halftime and once again at the end of the match, Mancini urged his players to accept the frustration of the fans, as it stemmed from a sense of disappointment and betrayed love for the nation.

The defeat against Belgium has put the spotlight on four experienced Italian players: Nicolo Barella, Matteo Di Lorenzo, Mario Ratti, and Francesco Mancini.