Montenegro welcome Turkey to Stadion Kraj Bistrice for their UEFA Nations League Group B4 finale, with both teams at opposite ends of the table. While Turkey need a win to secure promotion to League A, Montenegro have endured a tough campaign and are already relegated.
Despite the contrasting stakes, this clash promises intrigue, with Turkey looking to recover their attacking form and Montenegro aiming to end their campaign on a high.
Turkey, under the guidance of Vincenzo Montella, have been resolute defensively but lacked clinical finishing in their recent draw with Wales. Montenegro, meanwhile, have struggled in attack and defence, managing just one goal in five matches. Both sides are set to shuffle their lineups, with injuries and suspensions forcing changes.
Montenegro Team News
Montenegro manager Robert Prosinecki faces a reshuffle, particularly in defence, with Adam Marusic and Risto Radunovic suspended. The 22-year-old Ognjen Gasevic is likely to make his full international debut at left-back, joining a backline anchored by Marko Vukcevic and Zarko Tomasevic. Igor Vujacic is expected to step in at centre-back.
In midfield, Prosinecki may stick with Vladimir Jovovic and Marko Jankovic, hoping for a creative spark to break Turkey's disciplined defence.
Montenegro Predicted Lineup to face Turkiye
Nikic; M. Vukcevic, Sipcic, Vujacic, Gasevic; Jankevic, Bacic; Radulovic, Jovovic, Camaj; Jovetic
Turkey Predicted Lineup
Turkey will make at least two changes due to suspension and injury. Juventus starlet Kenan Yildiz is back from suspension and could replace Baris Yilmaz in the attacking trio.
Hakan Çalhanoğlu is a major doubt after limping off against Wales, with Okay Yokuslu or Ismail Yuksek set to deputise in midfield.
At the back, Abdulkerim Bardakci’s absence opens a spot for Emirhan Topcu or Samet Akaydin to partner Merih Demiral.
Zeki Celik and Eren Elmali are likely to retain their spots as full-backs.
Turkey Predicted Lineup to face Montenegro
Gunok; Celik, Demiral, Akaydin, Elmali; Kokcu, Yuksek; Akgun, Guler, Akturkoglu; Yildiz
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