Italy arrive in Bursa seeking an immediate response in the Nations League, with Roberto Mancini making eight changes after the defeat by Belgium for a demanding second matchday meeting with Turkey at Timsah Arena.
The fixture kicks off at 20:45 local time in the north-western Turkish city, where Vincenzo Montella’s side are also under early pressure after losing their opening game at home to France. Both teams begin the evening without a point, giving the contest added weight despite the competition’s early stage.
England’s Michael Oliver has been appointed referee for the match. The Italian anthem will be played first inside Timsah Arena, followed by that of the hosts.
Italy reshape their side
Mancini has heavily revised the team that started against Belgium, retaining only three players from that lineup. Gianluigi Donnarumma takes his place in goal behind a defence of Michael Kayode, Giorgio Scalvini, Alessandro Bastoni and Matteo Ruggeri.
Davide Frattesi, Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Fagioli form the midfield, while Giacomo Raspadori is joined in attack by Francesco Pio Esposito and Sebastiano Esposito.
- Italy: Donnarumma; Kayode, Scalvini, Bastoni, Ruggeri; Frattesi, Tonali, Fagioli; Raspadori, F. P. Esposito, S. Esposito.
Montella’s Turkey seek a home recovery
Turkey line up with Altay Bayindir in goal and a back three featuring Zeki Çelik, Merih Demiral and Ozan Kabak. The wide roles are occupied by Aydin and Elmali, with Orkun Kökçu and Salih Özcan stationed centrally.
Arda Güler, Baris Yilmaz and Can Uzun lead the Turkish attacking unit as Montella looks for a reaction following the France loss.
- Turkey: Bayindir; Çelik, Demiral, Kabak; Aydin, Kökçu, Özcan, Elmali; Güler, Yilmaz, Uzun.
