STEFANO GHEZZI- The opponents of the Turkish National Football Team in the UEFA Nations League have been confirmed following the official draw. The Crescent-Stars have been placed in the same group as France, Italy, and Belgium. Competing in League A of the Nations League for the first time in their history, Turkey will face top-tier European opposition. The home-and-away fixtures in this challenging group will serve as a significant test for Turkish football.
Montella: “We Are Ready to Face Europe’s Best”
Speaking after the draw, Turkey’s head coach Vincenzo Montella expressed his satisfaction at competing against strong opponents. “First of all, we are happy to be facing some of the best teams in Europe,” Montella said, emphasizing that it is natural for League A to feature high-intensity and highly competitive matches.
The Italian coach described the competition as an important test and development opportunity for Turkey, adding that facing Italy carries special emotional significance for him personally.
Montella also referred to the crucial upcoming match against Romania, stating, “These kinds of matches are almost like finals. Being physically and mentally at our best will be decisive.”
The experienced manager concluded his remarks by saying, “We believe in ourselves. We know we need to perform at the highest level, and we are preparing accordingly.”
