Italy would like Roberto Mancini to remain in his position as manager despite their failure to reach the 2022 World Cup.

"I hope Mancini will immediately dispose of the bitterness we all have and continue, because he has a commitment with us," Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina said.

Mancini led Italy to win Euro 2020 last summer.

Gravina said Mancini and Italy must move on from this huge disappointment and come back stronger.

"When you are part of the world of sport you need to accept these verdicts," he said. "The joy of the European Championship remains but now this unexpected bitterness has arrived, perhaps an undeserved result but this is football.

"There is a project, and we will react. We must go ahead with our heads held high, protect our affection for our national team. Some mistakes have been made and we need to understand their nature."