UEFA Nations League,
League A-2
Turkey
SHOULD
09/28/2026
7:45 p.m
Italy
ITA
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place
- Bursa Metropolitan Stadium
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referee
- Michael Oliver
Italy manager Roberto Mancini will be hoping to bounce back in his second spell in charge with a League of Nations shock in Turkey
Mancini’s first game back in charge ended in disappointment defeat at home to Belgium a week
Turkey were also beaten by France, so both sides need a win.
Turkey manager Vincnenzo Montella scored three goals for the Italian national team in 20 appearances in his playing career and will be looking to make an impact again.
Team News Turkey v Italy
Turkish goalkeeper Ugurkan Cakir was sent off against France so misses out.
Key men Hakan Calhanoglu and Kenan Yildiz, who play for Italy, are also out.
Italy get Alex Bastoni back from suspension, but Manuel Locatelli and Bryan Cristante are injured.
Planned alignments for Turkey-Italy
Turkey: Cakir; Celik, Demiral, Bardakci; Aydin, Ozcan, Yuksek, Kadioglu; Guler, Akturkoglu; Yilmaz
Italy: Donnarumma; Kayode, Mancini, Bastoni, Calafiori; Barella, Tonali, Frattesi; Cambiaghi, P. Esposito, Raspadori
Where to watch Turkey vs Italy
The match can be watched online in the UK with Amazon Prime Pay Per View. The match will cost £2.49.
prediction
Turkey
1-1
Italy
Both sides are short on both form and key players making a draw look likely
