Nations League Preview: Turkiye vs Italy – Expected Line-Ups and TV Coverage
Alessandro Bastoni makes his way back into the Italy starting eleven, while Matteo Ruggeri is set to earn his first cap for the Azzurri. Roberto Mancini's side will face off against Turkiye, led by Vincenzo Montella, a former Sampdoria teammate of Mancini, in an eagerly awaited Nations League fixture.
The match kicks off at 20:45 CET (19:45 BST) at Bursa's Atatürk Spor Kompleksi.
Recent Form and Squad Updates
Both teams are coming off defeats in their opening Nations League matches last Friday. Italy fell 2-0 at home to Belgium, while Turkiye was edged 1-0 on home ground by France.
Coach Mancini has left ten players behind in Coverciano, including starters from last week’s match such as Nicolò Barella, Gianluca Mancini, and Diego Coppola.
Line-Up Insights
According to reports from Sky Sport and other outlets, Aston Villa defender Matteo Ruggeri will start at left-back, marking his international debut. Bastoni returns after missing the Belgium game due to suspension.
In midfield, Sandro Tonali and Davide Frattesi are expected to hold central roles, with Nicolò Fagioli competing against Issa Doumbia for the third midfield spot.
The attack likely features Francesco Pio Esposito favored over Moise Kean, alongside Giacomo Raspadori and Nicolò Cambiaghi.
Where to Watch
This match will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime for viewers in the UK and Ireland. Fans in the USA can watch via fuboTV and ViX. For real-time updates, Football Italia will run a live blog during the game.
Probable Starting Line-Ups
- Turkiye (3-4-2-1): Bayindir; Celik, Demiral, Bardakci; Aydin, Ozcan, Yuksek, Kadioglu; Guler, Uzun; Yilmaz.
- Italy (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Kayode, Scalvini, Bastoni, Ruggeri; Frattesi, Tonali, Fagioli; Raspadori, Pio Esposito, Cambiaghi.
