In November 2020, after Mancini tested positive for COVID-19 amid its pandemic in Italy, Evani became the stand in manager for a friendly match against Estonia (4–0 win), and the final two 2020–21 UEFA Nations League A matches against Poland and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
During Italy's pandemic in November 2020, Mancini tested positive for COVID-19, leading to Evani taking over as interim manager for a friendly match against Estonia and the final two UEFA Nations League A matches against Poland and Bosnia and Herzegovina.