Italy seeks advantage in the Nations League against Turkey

At the Renato Dall'Ara, under sparkling lights, Italy is preparing to host Turkey in the J‑4 group stage of the Nations League. The match, scheduled for Monday 5 October 2026 at 20:45, will see goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma under the Italian posts.

Italy and Turkey line‑ups

Italy lines up Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal, with the defence led by Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Alessandro Bastoni and Gianluca Mancini. In midfield appear Matteo Ruggeri, Nicolò Barella and Daniel Maldini, while the attack features Gianluca Scamacca, Antonio Vergara and Salih Özcan. On the bench, Marco Carnesecchi and Guglielmo Vicario are available as substitutes, and coach Roberto Mancini leads the squad alongside Vincenzo Montella.

Turkey presents Ugurcan Çakir among the goalkeepers, with Zeki Çelik and Ozan Kabak as defensive pillars. In midfield stand out Ferdi Kadioglu, Irfan Can Kahveci and Ismail Yüksek, while the forward line includes Yunus Akgün, Issa Doumbia and Salih Özcan. The substitutes include Altay Bayindir and Marco Carnesecchi, although the latter belongs to the Italian squad.

Among the Italian reserves, Alessandro Romano, Abdülkerim Bardakci and Eren Elmali stand out, ready to come on if the tempo demands it. Sandro Tonali also appears among the changes, bringing experience in the centre of the pitch.

The match will decide which of the two teams progresses in the Nations League, as both aim to secure the top spot in Group J‑4. With the vibrant atmosphere of the Renato Dall'Ara, the duel promises to be a turning point for the international campaign of both sides.