Mancini changes the lineup for the Nations League: Kayode and Scamacca up front

Tonight in Bursa, at 20:45, Italy faces Turkey in the Nations League. Coach Roberto Mancini has confirmed that, tactically, the team will not undergo changes, but the lineup will change compared to the recent match against Belgium, ahead of the Friday clash with France.

Defensive reinforcements for the match

In the centre of defence, captain Gianluigi Donnarumma remains unchanged between the posts. On the right, Kayode replaces Lorenzo Di, while the central pair consists of Scalvini, fresh from his renewal with Atalanta, and the returning Bastoni. On the left, Ruggeri starts from the first minute, with Calafiori rested for the next game in Paris.

Midfield changes

Tonali takes on a more advanced role, occupying the position that against Belgium had been filled by Romano. The three-man midfield is completed by Frattesi and Doumbia, both in good form after the positive display at the Olimpico. Fagioli, however, should remain on the bench.

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Offensive choices and final doubt

In attack, the real doubt concerns the central striker: Scamacca can replace Pio Esposito, with Cambiaghi and Raspadori on the flanks. Raspadori is in contention with Sebastiano Esposito for the backup striker spot.

Ten players remain in Italy and did not join the trip to Turkey: Ahanor, Barella, Coppola, Samuele Inacio, Kouadio, Maldini, Mancini, Pessina, Ricci and Zoma. On the other side, Montella's squad will be without the stars Calhanoglu and Yildiz, both unfortunate.

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The Turkish lineup (3-4-2-1) includes Bayindir; Celik, Demiral, Bardakci; Aydin, Ozcan, Yuksek, Kadioglu; Guler, Uzun; Yilmaz, with Montella on the bench. Italy (4-3-3) lines up Donnarumma; Kayode, Scalvini, Bastoni, Ruggeri; Frattesi, Tonali, Doumbia; Raspadori, Scamacca, Cambiaghi, under the guidance of Mancini.