Ahead of Türkiye's second group match at home against Italy in the UEFA Nations League, Türkiye manager Montella granted an interview to Sky Sport Italia, as he prepares to face his home nation.

If we consider the exceptional circumstances all of us are facing and the current situation, Italy could be the national team least eager to play this match. What kind of match do you expect?

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From a results perspective, will this be a decisive match?

I don't know if it will be decisive in terms of results, but what is certain is that it will be extremely important from every angle—tactically and strategically. For me, there's no doubt it will be a match full of emotions and excitement. I won't shy away from Italy, but I will give everything for Türkiye. That's because they welcomed me, accepted me, supported me, and I always felt like one of them. So when the whistle blows, I will give my all and show my best for the country I coach. That's why I'm delighted to work with Arda Güler.

Regarding this matter, some people are asking—considering the significant pressure everyone is currently facing—has Montella quickly become "too Turkish," or has he swiftly adapted with pragmatism and practicality? How do you feel about this?

No, I don't know. Actually, I quickly blended this mentality and spirit with how I think. That's because this spirit is very similar to the mentality I experienced growing up in southern Italy. That's why it was easy for me to integrate.

So how do we see Türkiye's team? The reason I ask is because we currently have many injured players and unavailable squad members. Can you help us understand what kind of team Türkiye is, especially considering the performances we've seen recently? Will the team's tactical approach revolve around Arda Güler?

Frankly, I don't like revealing or announcing the lineup before the match, and I don't want to do that now either. But we will make some changes. That's because playing four matches within 11 days at this stage makes it impossible to avoid rotating players. We have important and notable injuries and unavailable players. Even if we played only two matches, the impact of these absences would be significant. However, this is also an opportunity to monitor and assess other players' performances on the pitch. I personally have great faith in gradual improvement and progressively developing and integrating some players and young talents. That's what we're doing now. I can't go into specific details though.

What makes Arda Güler special?

As a player, he makes tactical decisions and passes that other players might not notice or think of. Whether he has the ball or in defensive situations, he constantly adapts and is progressing very quickly. In short, he is a player with unlimited potential for development, with strong determination, drive, and outstanding qualities. I'm delighted to work with him.

This reminds us of the qualities and talent of Mancini and Montella, the attacking duo of Sampdoria in the 1996/97 season.

Yes, they were all wonderful players. If I get to play with Arda Güler, I'm certain it will be just as enjoyable as when I played with Roberto Mancini back then. Both of them are highly motivated players capable of providing outstanding assists and helping you score goals. For me, that's the perfect attacking partnership.

Indeed. So as a former striker, how does it feel to face a goalkeeper like Donnarumma? While you may have studied him before the first match, there's no question that he is one of our top stars.

No question about it. As I mentioned in a pre-match interview, if I had to remove one player from Italy's squad, Donnarumma would be the last person I'd want to exclude. He is an exceptional player. In short, the way he covers and blocks the goal is incredible.

As a final question, Mancini previously mentioned that you have a special instinct for scoring goals. Would you like to comment on that again?

I have a very deep and intense feeling about his exceptional passes (laughs).

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