Montella: ‘I want to continue as Turkiye coach, we inflated expectations’

Vincenzo Montella insists he has no intention of stepping down as Turkiye coach even if…

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Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 6:35 PM

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Vincenzo Montella confirmed he wants to continue as Turkey coach despite intense pressure and poor recent form.
Montella stated prior success over three years had artificially inflated external expectations for the national team.
Turkey lost all three Nations League matches while missing key players including Arda Guler and Hakan Calhanoglu.

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Vincenzo Montella insisted he has no plans to step down as Turkey coach despite growing pressure ahead of facing Italy at the Stadio Dall'Ara. Montella explained that strong results over the past three years had inflated expectations, following an early 2026 World Cup exit and three consecutive Nations League defeats against France, Italy, and Belgium.

The Italian tactician is dealing with a heavily depleted squad, missing Kenan Yildiz, Hakan Calhanoglu, Arda Guler, and Baris Alper Yilmaz. Despite facing calls for his dismissal and an off-pitch illegal betting scandal involving a referee arrest, Montella reaffirmed his motivation and belief in his team.

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Montella: ‘I want to continue as Turkiye coach, we inflated expectations’

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