The Turkish National Football Team has started preparations for its upcoming UEFA Nations A League Group 1 match against Italy, scheduled for September 28, 2026, in Bursa, according to the Turkish Football Federation (TFF). Following a 1-0 defeat to France in Kocaeli, head coach Vincenzo Montella led the team’s first training session at the TFF Hasan Doğan National Teams Camp and Training Facilities on the Turkish Airlines Training Field.
Player Recovery and Training Structure
Players who featured in the starting 11 against France did not participate in the main field session. Instead, they completed a regeneration and recovery workout in the gym. The remaining members of the squad began the session with warm-ups before moving into passing, tactical, and finishing drills. The training concluded with a tactical game played on half of the pitch, as reported by the TFF.
Orkun Kökçü’s Injury Status
Orkun Kökçü continued to train separately from the main group under the supervision of a physiotherapist. According to team disclosures, Kökçü has been unable to join normal team practices since the beginning of the training camp due to an ongoing pain in his toe.
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The Turkish squad is set to travel by bus to Bursa to finalize preparations. The final training session will take place at the Yüzüncü Yıl Atatürk Stadium at 17.00, with the opening 15 minutes open to media representatives.
Match Logistics and Schedule
TFF Vice President Mecnun Otyakmaz watched the day’s training session from the stands. The national team will leave tomorrow by bus to arrive in Bursa ahead of Monday’s fixture against Italy at the Yüzüncü Yıl Atatürk Stadium.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Turkey vs. Italy match?
The match takes place on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Yüzüncü Yıl Atatürk Stadium in Bursa.
Why is Orkun Kökçü training separately?
Kökçü is working with a physiotherapist away from the main squad because of an ongoing pain in his toe that has kept him sidelined since the camp opened.
Who oversees the training sessions for the national team?
Head coach Vincenzo Montella directs the training sessions at the TFF Hasan Doğan National Teams Camp and Training Facilities.
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