Giampiero Ventura

Marco Verratti Italy coach Giampiero Ventura said Marco Verratti should be used as a playmaker, not behind the strikers.

Antonio Conte Torino coach Giampiero Ventura says there is nothing in reports linking him with succeeding Antonio Conte as Italy's national team manager.

Ciro Immobile "This is the right choice. Joining Lazio at 26 years old, I'm in my prime." - Ciro Immobile is desperate to prove his worth in Rome.

Roberto Mancini In-form Inter go in search of a fifth straight home win in Serie A - a feat they have not achieved since May 2011 - when they host Torino.

Mario Balotelli Marco Verratti insists he is happy at PSG, but would look for a move back to Italy should he depart the Ligue 1 giants later in his career.

Graziano Pellè Italy conceded three "utterly avoidable" goals in their 3-1 friendly defeat to France, according to head coach Giampiero Ventura.

Gianluigi Buffon As Gianluigi Buffon comes towards the end of his illustrious career, Gianluigi Donnarumma is seen as the heir to the international throne.

Graziano Pellè Money is no object to Graziano Pelle after his move to China, but Giampiero Ventura warns he may not be able to buy an Italy squad place.

Antonio Conte Sassuolo's exploits in Serie A have led to Claudio Ranieri playfully dubbing them as the Italian Leicester.

Mario Balotelli Mario Balotelli, Simone Zaza and Lorenzo Insigne are the biggest names to miss out on Giampiero Ventura's Italy squad.