Mancini Positive Covid-19, Italy Defeats Poland 2-0.

Mancini Positive Covid-19, Italy Defeats Poland 2-0.

The Italian national team's victory over Poland must be passed without the presence of coach Roberto Mancini, the former Fiorentina and Manchester City coach is still recovering from being infected with the corona virus.

Roberto Mancini's absence from the sidelines was replaced by his assistant Alberico Elvani, at the Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore Italy managed to beat Poland 2-0 in the UEFA Nations League preliminary round. Italy's victory was presented by goals from Jorginho and Andrea Bellotti, this victory made Italy's chances of qualifying for the semifinals wide open.

When dealing with Poland, the Italian team was not reinforced by some of their best players, there were around 21 players who could not defend Italy in that match due to injuries and the corona virus, including Roberto Mancini, but the Italian coach guided his players through telephone line.

Even though he was not on the sidelines, Mancini still gave instructions to his players over a long distance using the telephone. He gave advice and opinions to his assistant during the halftime period. They also did this when they won over Estonia 4-0 in a friendly match.

The Italian Football Federation stated that Roberto Mancini tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, 11/11/2020. This was discovered during a routine test ahead of Italy's friendly match against Estonia on 11 November. Even though he was positive for Covid-19, Mancini was declared to have no symptoms and is currently starting to undergo a self-quarantine period at his home in Rome in accordance with applicable procedures.