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Turkiye squad for Nations League includes one Serie A player

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:50 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Turkiye squad for Nations League includes one Serie A player
Summary

Vincenzo Montella has selected one Serie A player, Zeki Celik of Juventus, for Turkiye's upcoming Nations League matches against Italy, France, and Belgium. Injuries to Hakan Calhanoglu and Kenan Yildiz have limited the squad's Serie A representation. Turkiye aims to improve on their disappointing performance at the 2026 World Cup while competing in Nations League Group A. Their first match is scheduled against Italy on September 28 in Bursa, followed by matches against France on September 25 and Belgium on October 2.

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  • •Zeki Celik is the only Serie A player in the squad.
  • •Hakan Calhanoglu and Kenan Yildiz are injured.
  • •Turkiye faces Italy on September 28 in Bursa.
  • •They play France on September 25 and Belgium on October 2.
  • •Turkiye is in Nations League Group A with Italy, France, and Belgium.
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  • 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Turkiye team for Nations League games including Italy has one Serie A player
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Vincenzo Montella has named just one Serie A player in the Turkiye squad to face Italy in the Nations League, Zeki Celik of Juventus, as Hakan Calhanoglu and Kenan Yildiz are injured.Turkiye are in Na...

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