Kean a big doubt for Italy vs. Turkiye after new injury concern | OneFootball

Moise Kean is a major doubt to feature for Italy in the Nations League against Turkiye, as he was not training with the squad today due to a knock.

It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna on Monday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).

The Azzurri are hoping to build on the performances in their 4-1 victory in Bursa and the 1-1 draw away to France.

Italy might lose Kean with Turkiye

ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 25: Moise Kean of Italy in action during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Italy and Belgium at Stadio Olimpico on September 25, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi/Getty Images)

Kean started in Paris as part of a trident attack with Sebastiano and Pio Esposito, but the Como forward had been in doubt beforehand over an injury concern.

According to Sky Sport Italia, he sustained another knock in the France match and was still not training with the rest of his teammates this afternoon.

That suggests he could be left out of the squad for this final game in the long break for international duty, or at least only have a spot on the bench.

The Italy starting XI against France for the Nations League Matchday 3 in Paris, October 2, 2026 (@azzurri)

Because the Esposito brothers started both of the last two matches, it is likely one or both will be rested against the rock bottom team in Nations League Group A.

Antonio Vergara made his debut in Paris and is pushing for an opportunity, along with talent Samuele Inacio, who so far hasn’t even managed to get a spot on the bench for the senior squad.