Italy beats Turkey 4-1 in Nations League; Mancini praises young squad
Roberto Mancini hails Italy's reaction after Belgium loss and commends Turkey's progress.

KEY POINTS
- Italy won 4-1 against Turkey in Bursa in Nations League Group 2.
- Mancini praised team reaction after Belgium defeat.
- Youngster Francesco Pio Esposito earned special mention.
- Mancini complimented Turkish football's progress and coaching.
- Italy used match to integrate new players into squad.
Italy defeated Turkey 4-1 in Bursa during their second UEFA Nations League match. The Azzurri bounced back from a disappointing loss to Belgium with a dominant performance.
Coach Roberto Mancini said his side executed the game plan perfectly and expressed satisfaction with the result. He highlighted the contribution of young players, notably Serie A forward Francesco Pio Esposito.
“The team carried everything to the pitch in the best way, I am happy.”
Mancini praised the hospitality in Turkey and acknowledged the national team's steady improvement under its coaching staff. He noted that one match changes nothing and stressed the need to continue working.
The Italian manager also explained that he used the fixture to test new options, stating the fresh players performed well and will be valuable for the remaining schedule.
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