Montella praises Donnarumma before Turkiye's clash with Italy in Nations League

Vincenzo Montella, the coach of Turkiye, expressed his admiration for Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma before their Nations League match scheduled for September 30 in Bursa. Montella emphasized the emotional weight of facing Italy, referencing his past connection with Italy's coach Roberto Mancini, a former teammate. He acknowledged the challenges posed by key absences in his squad. Montella singled out young talent Arda Guler for praise, noting his potential for growth. The match is crucial for both teams as they seek to strengthen their positions in the Nations League standings.

• 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Turkiye coach Montella hails ‘extraordinary’ Donnarumma and reflects on playing days with Mancini