Mancini hints at Vergara's debut for Italy against Turkiye
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Italy coach Roberto Mancini anticipates Antonio Vergara making his first senior start as Italy hosts Turkiye at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna. The match kicks off at 19:45 UK time. Mancini warned that Turkiye is a talented team, despite missing key players like Kenan Yildiz and Hakan Calhanoglu. Following a disappointing loss to Belgium, Italy seeks to build on a recent victory against France and a previous win against Turkiye. The match is part of a congested international schedule, with numerous changes expected in the squad.
- •Antonio Vergara likely to start for Italy against Turkiye.
- •Kickoff scheduled for 19:45 UK time at Stadio Dall’Ara.
- •Turkiye missing several key players due to injuries and suspension.
- •Italy aims to recover momentum after recent mixed results.
- •Mancini warns against underestimating the Turkiye team.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Mancini: ‘I hope Vergara can be Italy winger for many years’
"Roberto Mancini warns Turkiye are ‘full of talented players’ and hints Antonio Vergara will get his first Italy start this evening. ‘I hope he can be our right-sided winger for many years.’It ...
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