⚽ Moise Kean misses Italy training
Moise Kean is a major doubt for Italy’s upcoming Nations League clash with Türkiye after missing Sunday’s training session following an injury concern from the Azzurri’s latest match against France.
Italy are set to face Türkiye on Monday at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna, in their fourth and final Nations League fixture of the current international break.
🔥 Kean picked up a knock against France
Kean started Italy’s match against France alongside Sebastiano Esposito and Francesco Pio Esposito, but the Como forward suffered a knock during the game, raising concerns over his availability for the meeting with Türkiye.
According to reports from Sky Sport Italia, Kean did not train with the rest of the squad on Sunday, increasing the possibility that he could be left out of the squad altogether or begin the match on the bench.
The striker had already been a fitness concern before the France match, but he was ultimately named in the starting lineup for the 1-1 draw in Paris.
📢 Italy looking to finish the break strongly
Italy enter the final match of the international window after playing three Nations League fixtures, including a defeat against Belgium, a victory over Türkiye in Bursa and a 1-1 draw against France.
The mixed results have made the final game against Türkiye an important opportunity for Roberto Mancini’s side to end the current international period on a positive note, particularly with the match being played in Italy.
⭐ Possible absence could open the door for other attackers
Should Kean be ruled out, Roberto Mancini will have several attacking options available to fill the gap, with the squad featuring a number of young forwards.
Francesco Pio Esposito and Sebastiano Esposito have already featured in the recent matches, while other attacking players could also be considered depending on the tactical approach selected by the coaching staff.
With Kean yet to return to full training, the final decision on his involvement will depend on his physical condition and the assessment of the medical and technical staff in the hours leading up to kickoff.
🏆 Italy prepare for final Türkiye clash
Italy and Türkiye are scheduled to meet on October 5 at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium in Bologna, bringing Italy’s current international break to a close.
All eyes will now be on Kean’s fitness, as his potential absence would remove an important attacking option for Italy, while the coaching staff prepare alternatives should the forward be unable to feature.
