Montella hails 'extraordinary' Donnarumma before Italy clash

Türkiye boss Vincenzo Montella admits he'd rather not face Italy — and would happily remove one player from their team sheet.

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What happened. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia before Monday's Nations League meeting with Italy in Bursa, Türkiye coach Vincenzo Montella called the fixture hugely important and emotional, and said he would have taken Gianluigi Donnarumma out of Italy's side if he could.

• Montella faces former Sampdoria strike partner Roberto Mancini, now Italy's coach.
• He called Donnarumma 'extraordinary', saying the keeper covers the goal incredibly.
• Montella praised Arda Guler, saying he sees passes others don't and is improving out of possession.

“I'd have taken him out. An extraordinary player, he covers the goal in an incredible way.”

— Vincenzo Montella

The two coaches meet in Bursa, with Montella also managing what he called hugely important absences in his squad.

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