Moise Kean’s place in Italy’s Nations League squad against Turkey is in serious doubt as he did not train with the team today due to a knock.
It kicks off at Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna on Monday at 7.45pm UK time (8.45pm CEST).
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The Azzurri hope to build on their 4-1 win in Bursa and 1-1 away draw with France.
Italy could lose Turkey and Kea
ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 25: Moise Kean of Italy in action during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group stage match between Italy and Belgium at Stadio Olimpico on September 25, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rossi/Getty Images)
Kean started in Paris as part of a trident attack with Sebastiano and Pio Esposito, but the Como forward was an early doubt due to injury concerns.
According to Sky Sport Italia, he picked up another knock in the France match and was still not training with the rest of his teammates this afternoon.
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This suggests he may be left out of the squad for this final game in a long break for international duty, or at least only have a spot on the bench.
October 2, 2026 Italy v France starting XI for Nations League Matchday 3 in Paris (@azzurri)
With the Esposito brothers having started both of the last two matches, it is likely that one or both will be rested against the bottom team in Nations League Group A.
Antonio Vergara made his debut in Paris and is looking to get an opportunity alongside the talented Samuele Inacio, who has so far failed to make the bench for the senior team.