Nations League Preview: Turkiye vs Italy – Expected Lineups and TV Coverage

Alessandro Bastoni is set to return to Italy's starting lineup while Matteo Ruggeri may earn his first cap for the Azzurri. This match features Roberto Mancini going head-to-head against his former Sampdoria colleague Vincenzo Montella as Italy takes on Turkiye in the Nations League.

The clash kicks off at 20:45 CET (19:45 BST) at the Atatürk Spor Kompleksi stadium in Bursa.

Recent Form and Squad Updates

Both teams are looking to bounce back after defeats in their opening matches. Italy lost 2-0 at home to Belgium, while Turkiye suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to France on their own turf.

Coach Mancini has left behind ten players at Coverciano, including key names like Nicolò Barella, Gianluca Mancini, and Diego Coppola, who all started last week against Belgium.

Reports from Sky Sport and other sources suggest that Aston Villa's defender Matteo Ruggeri will start at left-back, marking his international debut. Bastoni returns to the defense after missing the previous game due to suspension.

Midfield and Attack Setup

Sandro Tonali and Davide Frattesi are expected to anchor the midfield, while Nicolò Fagioli competes with Issa Doumbia for the third midfield spot. Up front, Francesco Pio Esposito appears favored over Moise Kean in a three-pronged attack alongside Giacomo Raspadori and Nicolò Cambiaghi.

Where to Watch Turkiye vs Italy

This fixture will be available live on Amazon Prime for viewers in the UK and Ireland. In the United States, fans can watch on fuboTV and ViX. Football Italia will provide live updates through their dedicated live blog.

Probable Starting Lineups

• 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