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Turkey have officially parted ways with head coach Vincenzo Montella following a disastrous run of form that has left the national team in crisis. The decision comes after a winless start to their Nations League campaign, which saw the Crescent-Stars suffer four consecutive defeats against Europe's elite.

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Vincenzo Montella is reportedly on the brink of being dismissed as head coach of the Turkish national team following a disastrous run of results in the Nations League. The Turkish Football Federation has moved quickly to identify a successor, with former Atletico Madrid and Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan the leading candidate to take the reins.

Vincenzo Montella has issued a come-and-get-me plea to the Turkish Football Federation, insisting he remains the right man to lead the national team forward. Despite a bruising Nations League campaign that has left Turkey rooted to the bottom of their group, the Italian coach believes his side is showing significant signs of progress against elite opposition.