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Nations League: Italy and Turkey Collide in Bursa With Both Sides Desperate for Redemption After Opening-Day Losses
Both managers carry personal histories with the fixture as injury and suspension crises reshape their squads ahead of kickoff
Roberto Mancini’s return to the Italy dugout has not gotten off to the start he envisioned. After a home defeat to Belgium in his first match back in charge, the legendary Italian tactician now faces a stern test against Turkey in Bursa — a country where he enjoyed considerable success during his first reign as Azzurri boss. The September 28 fixture at Bursa Büyükşehir Stadyumu, officiated by English referee Michael Oliver, carries added stakes for both nations as they seek to arrest a worrying slide in Nations League League A Group 2.
