An announcement came hours before the match! What is the status of Samet's injury?

The father of national football player Samet Akaydin, Mustafa Akaydin, spoke to TRT Sport about his son's injury and the criticism directed towards him before the match between the Turkish National Team and the Czech Republic in the 2024 European Football Championship, following the injury he sustained in the match against Portugal.

"HE IS CURRENTLY DOING WELL"

Mustafa Akaydin said, "We talk and chat every evening. His morale and motivation were very good in the first match. In the second match, football mistakes happen, anyone can make them. We need to support everyone who plays there. In the last match, he had a pain in his groin, but he is currently doing well, he has recovered. He got better with a little injection. He feels good. His morale is high."

"WE NEED TO REDUCE THE DOSE OF CRITICISM"

Mustafa Akaydin also said, "There is nothing against the critics. He says, 'Forget about it.' As a family, we are saddened, we don't want any of them to get hurt, they are all our children. They are all here for the flag. But we need to reduce the dose of criticism a little. The kids get very upset afterwards. We as families also get upset, it feels like going to war. My request is for everyone to support each other. I believe that if his coach gives him a chance tonight, he will do his best. I have no doubt."

WHAT HAPPENED?

Samet Akaydin had to leave the game in the 74th minute of the match in which Turkey was defeated 3-0 by Portugal due to injury. Merih Demiral replaced Samet in the game.