The lack of Serie A representation in the squad is largely due to injury problems, with both Juventus talent Kenan Yildiz and Inter midfielder Calhanoglu out of action. This means the only Serie A representative in the squad is Juve defender Zeki Celik, who will be looking to make an impact in the Nations League.
Turkiye are in Nations League Group A alongside Italy, France, and Belgium, and will be looking to make up for their disappointing showing at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The team will face Italy on September 28, France on September 25, and Belgium on October 2.
The Nations League matches will be a crucial test for Turkiye, who will be looking to bounce back from their World Cup disappointment. With a relatively inexperienced squad, Turkiye will be relying on their young players to step up and make a difference.
Turkiye's schedule for the Nations League matches is as follows: they will host Italy at the Ataturk Spor Kompleski in Bursa on September 28, welcome France on September 25, and visit Belgium on October 2.