Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has handed Belgium head coach Mark van Bommel a welcome fitness boost ahead of Thursday's Nations League trip to Turkey. However, the Red Devils will be without all-time leading scorer Romelu Lukaku in Izmir after the Fenerbahce striker suffered a hip problem.
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini has outlined his tactical vision and squad rejuvenation strategy ahead of upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against France and Belgium. Mancini challenged Nicolo Zaniolo to become a decisive leader while explaining the midfield search for a regista and the omission of senior veterans.
Koni De Winter has turned down a call-up to the Belgium squad for this month's Nations League games against Turkey and Italy, and Mark van Bommel has warned the AC Milan defender that the decision will have long-term consequences. De Winter did not play a single minute in Belgium's four group games so far, despite being a regular starter for his club.
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