The draw in Paris fuels Azzurri's confidence, decisive clash with Turkey

The day after the France‑Italy clash, the Azzurri secured a 1‑1 draw at the Stade de France, showing the ability to respond to the deficit caused by Olise and to find the equaliser through Bastoni, after the big win achieved in Turkey.

Position in Nations League

The result in Paris has provided continuity to the Azzurri campaign, who are now third in the group with four points, behind France (seven) and Belgium (six). Roberto Mancini points out that the team remains in contention for a place in the Nations League quarter‑finals.

The standings show that Turkey is still at zero points, making the next match even more crucial for Italy. Mancini highlighted that, to reach the quarter‑finals, it will be necessary to finish the group in the top two positions.

Next fixture against Turkey

On Monday Italy will return to the Dall'Ara in Bologna to face Turkey, a match not to be missed in order to protect the group from the risk of relegation. A new victory would allow the Azzurri to consolidate their position and move closer to the knockout stage.

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The schedule provides, after Bologna, a home return against France in November and then the decisive away match against Belgium in Brussels. These fixtures will be decisive for finishing the group in the top two.

In the match against France, Italy displayed character especially in the second half, responding to Olise's goal and brushing past the winning strike at the end. Donnarumma was decisive on several occasions, keeping the team in the game.

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Now the goal is to confirm the positive aspects seen in Paris in the upcoming clash against Turkey, a match that can become crucial for the future of the Azzurri in the competition.