So far I think Mancini has done a very credible job for Italy. This doesnt mean much if we go to Euro 2020 and crash out in the group stage, but on the whole it has to be said he has done what he can. He has called up players mostly based on merit, many young players have had opportunities to at least be in the Italy training squad and he has started to build a team for the future as well as the present. He has also tried swapping between formations, but not too much to detriment a solid structure being formed within the squad.
For now the 'certainties' of Italy going to Euro 2020 (which we should qualify for)
GK: Donnarumma, Sirigu
DF: Florenzi, Bonucci, Chiellini (if fit), Emerson, Romagnoli
MF: Verratti, Jorginho, Sensi, Barella, Lo. Pellegrini
FW: Bernardeschi, Chiesa, Insigne, Belotti
That for me rightly or wrongly is the core group that will be there if all fit in Euro 2020. Leaving about 7 spots to be filled by what is quite a huge pool of decent players.
I would like to see Orsolini and Castrovilli get a chance. IMO I think Orsolini can do more for Italy than Berna and Chiesa at present. I have included both in the certainty team, but they need to improve alot if Italy are to do anything in the future. Right now their end product not only for Italy, but for their club teams is not good enough. I do still hold alot of hope for Chiesa though, but he needs to reach the next level.
3rd choice GK will not really matter but we have a decent pool competing for that spot. Cragno unfortunately injured, but Meret and Gollini will be aiming for that spot. The last CB spot is likely to go to Mancini, but Acerbi has been playing well and did a good job for Italy in the qualifier v Finland. Izzo also a possibility. Several full-backs competing for the back up places. De Sciglio (hope not), Di Lorenzo, Lazzari, Piccini at RB and Pellegrini, Spinazzola and Biraghi at LB.
In midfield that last spot will be tough to grab, but I believe it will be between Cristante, Tonali and Castrovilli (if his season continues)... Tonali for me will get it, but I have been impressed by Cristante at Roma recently. Tonali is just an absolute talent though and must go. Its a credit to how strong that Italy midfield is right now.
In attack 2 spots, 1 for a wide/attacking wing player and the other for a striker. Zaniolo probably comes in the first category and will be competing even if more of a midfielder, but a huge favourite over Politano, El Shawaary, Berardi and Orsolini. The last striker, well we fall a bit short here. On club record Immobile will possible go, but Kean, Lasagna (please no) among those competing. Of all them I rather hope we get a breakthrough striker or Kean improves at Everton to what hes shown so far otherwise its all eggs on Belotti and I would maybe even rather bring Berardi as a false 9.