Turkiye lose Arda Guler for Italy clash
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Arda Guler has been ruled out of Turkiye's match against Italy, dealing a blow to the national team's playmaking options.
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Attributed to original sourceVincenzo Montella’s Turkiye haven’t only lost all their opening three Nations League games, but will also visit Italy on Monday without the suspended Arda Guler.
Montella’s Turkiye will face Italy on Monday night without the suspended Arda Guler.
BURSA, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 28: Michael Kayode of Italy swaps shirts with Arda Guler of Turkiye after the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Türkiye and Italy at Atatürk Spor Kompleksi Matli Stadyumu on September 28, 2026 in Bursa, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images) BURSA, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 28: Vincenzo Montella, Head Coach of Turkiye, gestures during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Türkiye and Italy at Atatürk Spor Kompleksi Matli Stadyumu on September 28, 2026 in Bursa, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images) The Real Madrid talent was one yellow card away from suspension when he was booked in the dying minutes of a 3-0 away defeat against Belgium last night, earning him a suspension for the next match.
Turkiye are already missing Juventus and Inter stars Kenan Yildiz and Hakan Calhanoglu through injury.
Italy and Turkiye met in Bursa last Friday, with the Azzurri securing a comfortable 4-1 victory.
BURSA, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 28: Arda Guler of Turkiye gestures during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Türkiye and Italy at Atatürk Spor Kompleksi Matli Stadyumu on September 28, 2026 in Bursa, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images) Last night, Italy drew 1-1 with France at Saint-Denis. Michael Olise opened the scoring with a wonderful free-kick, but Alessandro Bastoni levelled 13 minutes later.
Italy have earned four points in their first three Nations League games, conceding three goals and scoring five.
Turkiye, meanwhile, have lost all three of their group stage games, scoring just one goal and conceding eight.
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What happened
Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler will not be available for Turkiye's upcoming fixture against Italy. The absence of the talented playmaker removes one of Turkiye's most creative outlets heading into a high-profile international match. The news comes as a significant setback for the Turkiye national team setup, with Guler having established himself as a key figure in recent international campaigns.
Chance analysis
Losing Arda Guler is a notable blow for Turkiye ahead of a marquee matchup against Italy. Guler has emerged as one of the most technically gifted midfielders in his national team setup, offering goal threat and creativity from central or wide areas. His absence forces Turkiye's coaching staff into a tactical reshuffle, likely requiring a different profile to occupy his role. For Italy, the news tilts the midfield balance in their favor against an opponent that will miss its most dangerous link between midfield and attack.
Turkiye lose their key playmaker Arda Guler for the Italy match, weakening their creative output and attacking threat.