Muddy rain in Bursa forces Mancini to cancel Italy's tune-up

The sky over Bursa is dark and pouring rain as Italy prepares to face Turkey in the Nations League at 20:45 on Monday 28 September 2026. Coach Roberto Mancini has decided to cancel the usual fine‑tuning to avoid injuries, moving the squad to a hotel gym.

Mancini's Decision

Coach Mancini, worried about the bad weather hitting Turkey, opted for a light muscle activation instead of the traditional shooting session. The decision was communicated through the Live, Highlights and Video channels of Sportmediaset, with photos (Photos) and live streaming (Live Direct).

Consequences on Training

The Italian team could not test the inactive balls, an element considered decisive after Montella’s national side, yesterday, trained for half an hour with those same balls. Mancini emphasized that the lack of this test could affect the defensive pressing against the opponents.

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The match, streamed live with Highlights, Video and Photos, represents a crucial fixture for Italy in the Nations League, with the team aiming to maintain competitiveness despite the adverse weather conditions.

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