Terim: Italy have ‘significant potential’ but no identity

Former Fiorentina and AC Milan manager Fatih Terim emphasized that Italy must rediscover its identity and competitiveness ahead of their UEFA Nations League clash against Turkiye. Both nations enter the fixture seeking a vital victory following opening match defeats against Belgium and France, respectively. Terim also expressed his support for the Turkish Football Federation's decision to retain head coach Vincenzo Montella.

Turkiye will contest the match without injured Serie A stars Hakan Calhanoglu and Kenan Yildiz, though Terim highlighted young talents Arda Guler and Can Uzun as key figures. Terim also reflected on Italy's absence from the last three World Cups, noting that Italian football maintains significant potential across its clubs despite recent national team struggles.