Italy coach Roberto Mancini has personal problem with Lazio attacker Mattia Zaccagni, it has been revealed.
Zaccagni was again left out of Italy's squad this week.
Problems between Mancini and Zaccagni reportedly emerged a year ago when the winger and his Lazio teammate Manuel Lazzari complained about a physical problem while on international duty before the Finalissima against Argentina in June.
La Repubblica's Matteo Pinci stated yesterday: "Nobody says it, but everybody knows Zaccagni hasn't been called due to disciplinary reasons."
Meanwhile, Mancini insisted last week: Zaccagni joined us when he was at Verona, there are no specific motivations [on how he wasn't called up]. The national team is open to everyone, he will surely be involved in the future if he continues like this."
