13.02.2026 11:20
Italy National Team Head Coach Gennaro Gattuso's assistant Leonardo Bonucci evaluated their matchups against Turkey, France, and Belgium in the UEFA Nations League A, stating that there will be highly exciting matches for the viewers.
Italy's National Football Team head coach Gennaro Gattuso's assistant Leonardo Bonucci said after the draw for the UEFA Nations League A, where they were matched with Turkey, France, and Belgium, "This is the best group to watch top-level matches."
"AN EXCITING MATCHUP"
Speaking after the draw held in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, Bonucci stated, "It is definitely an exciting matchup. Four strong national teams will face each other: Belgium, Turkey, France, and Italy. This is the best group to watch top-level matches. Therefore, I am pleased with these matchups."
Regarding Montella's excitement about facing Italy at his home, Bonucci said, "We already talked with Vincenzo Montella before the draw. It is always nice to face him. The matches will be very competitive."
About the Italy-Turkey matches in the group, Bonucci evaluated, "Both Turkey and Italy have significant talents and stars; they are two teams that play good football. They will be matches worth watching."