ROME, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Italy must remain calm in preparing for Friday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Switzerland but they will be without injured pair Lorenzo Pellegrini and Nicolo Zaniolo for the match, coach Roberto Mancini said on Monday. The losers will likely have to settle for a playoff spot, a frightening prospect for Italy after their embarrassing playoff defeat by Sweden during 2018 World Cup qualifying. “We must be calm in our preparation for this important game,” Mancini told a news conference. He has great qualities, he is here because he has been doing well for some time,” Mancini said. He can dictate play but also be an attacking midfielder, he is young and intelligent.”
