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Turkey national football team UEFA Nations League campaign

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Turkey's UEFA Nations League campaign has faced significant setbacks, culminating in a 4-1 defeat against Italy in Bursa. Following an earlier loss to France, the team remains at the bottom of their Group A standings with zero points after two matches. During the match against Italy, the Turkish defense struggled early, conceding three goals within the first 27 minutes. The Italian goals were scored by Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, debutant Michael Kayode, and Pio Esposito. While Barış Yılmaz managed to score for Turkey in the 47th minute, Francesco Pio Esposito quickly restored Italy's advantage. Italian media outlets, including La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport, described the performance as overwhelming, while manager Roberto Mancini praised his players on social media, stating, ‘Bravi ragazzi, ve lo meritavate’ (Well done boys, you deserved it). The match highlighted a rising generation of Italian talent, specifically Michael Kayode, who contributed both a goal and an assist on his senior international debut. In contrast, the Turkish squad has come under intense scrutiny. Player İsmail Yüksek described the performance as an ‘embarrassing picture’ that did not reflect the team's potential. Following the defeat, fans in Bursa called for the resignations of head coach Vincenzo Montella and Turkish Football Federation (TFF) President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu. Montella has rejected these calls, stating, ‘I believe in the work I am doing. Our belief in our players continues to the end.’ He attributed performance issues to a shortage of domestic strikers and the difficulty of playing high-level matches every three days. ~~He also defended players Barış Alper Yılmaz and Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who have been playing out of their natural positions.~~ The TFF is expected to decide on Montella's future following upcoming matches against Belgium and Italy.

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