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Esposito takes no.9 shirt for Italy against Turkey in Nations League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 11:20 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Esposito takes no.9 shirt for Italy against Turkey in Nations League

Summary

Francesco Pio Esposito will wear the no.9 shirt for Italy as they prepare to face Turkey in the Nations League on Monday evening at Dall’Ara in Bologna. This shift follows the injury of Moise Kean, who has left the squad. Italy previously secured a 4-1 victory over Turkey earlier in this international break, but suffered a 2-0 defeat against Belgium prior to a 1-1 draw with France. Coach Roberto Mancini made several adjustments to the squad, bringing in three new players and changing shirt numbers as a result of the lineup alterations.

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By the Numbers

•Italy hosts Turkey on October 5, 2026.
•Esposito replaces injured Kean as the new no.9.
•Italy previously defeated Turkey 4-1 this break.
•Mancini makes multiple changes to the squad.
•Match set to kick off at 19:45 BST.

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11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Esposito given Italy no.9 shirt as squad numbers for Turkey confirmed

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Francesco Pio Esposito will wear the no.9 shirt for Italy in the absence of Moise Kean when the Azzurri take on Turkey in the Nations League on Monday evening: Check out the full list of squad numbers...
— Yahoo Sports

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