Nations League Preview: Turkiye vs. Italy - Line-ups and TV Info

Alessandro Bastoni is back in the starting lineup for Italy, while Matteo Ruggeri could make his debut for the Azzurri. This match sets Roberto Mancini against his former Sampdoria colleague Vincenzo Montella in a Nations League fixture at the Atatürk Spor Kompleksi in Bursa. Kickoff is scheduled for 20:45 CET (19:45 BST).

Both sides stumbled in their opening matches. Italy lost 2-0 at home to Belgium, and Turkiye fell 1-0 to France on their home turf.

Line-up Changes and Key Players

Coach Mancini has left ten players behind in Coverciano, including notable starters from the Belgium game such as Nicolò Barella, Gianluca Mancini, and Diego Coppola. Sources like Sky Sport say Aston Villa's Ruggeri will start at left-back, earning his first cap, while Bastoni returns after missing the last match due to suspension.

The midfield trio is expected to feature Sandro Tonali and Davide Frattesi, with Nicolò Fagioli competing against Issa Doumbia for the final spot. Up front, Francesco Pio Esposito seems likely to lead the attack alongside Giacomo Raspadori and Nicolò Cambiaghi, edging out Moise Kean.

Where to Watch

The game will be streamed live on Amazon Prime for viewers in the UK and Ireland. Fans in the USA can catch the action on fuboTV and ViX. For live updates, Football Italia will offer a continuous live blog.

Expected 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.