Montella praises Turkiye's display against France, says same mentality will drive Italy
Vincenzo Montella, who coached Turkiye before taking charge of Italy, addressed the media to comment on his former side's display against France. He described Turkiye's showing as 'incredible' and underlined that the mentality he fostered there will carry over to the Italian national team. The comments come as Italy continue their international campaign and look to build momentum under Montella, who succeeded Luciano Spalletti. Montella framed the approach in terms of intensity, belief and collective commitment, suggesting continuity in his footballing philosophy across national team roles.
Read the full story at football-italia.netMontella's remarks are a signal of identity rather than tactics. By publicly championing Turkiye's resilience against a heavyweight like France, the Italy coach is telling supporters and players that the Azzurri's upcoming assignments will be met with the same competitive edge. It is a coach setting a tone early in his tenure, linking his recent work in Istanbul to the work he now wants to do in Rome. For a national team in transition, that kind of coherent messaging matters as much as any formation choice.
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