Italy, continue their Euro 2024 warm-up with a friendly clash against fellow tournament contenders Turkey in Bologna on Tuesday evening.
As they gear up to defend their continental crown in Germany, Italy are laser-focused on replicating their unexpected triumph at Wembley in 2021, aiming for a historic eighth consecutive appearance in the European Championship finals.
Returning to their training base in Coverciano, Italy is focused on their upcoming friendly against Turkey at Stadio Dall'Ara, followed by a clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina in Empoli. These matches serve as crucial preparation ahead of their Euros opener against Albania.
On the other hand, Turkey, led by coach Vincenzo Montella, is gearing up for their Euro 2024 debut in Dortmund against Georgia in Group B, alongside Portugal and the Czech Republic. Despite facing setbacks with defeats to Hungary and Austria in March, Turkey topped their qualifying group, showcasing their potential.
With a successful qualifying campaign that included a historic win against Croatia, Turkey is eager to regain momentum after recent losses. Montella's side will face Italy and Poland in their remaining warm-up matches before the Euros kick off, aiming to build confidence for the challenges ahead.
Prediction: Italy 1-1 Turkey
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