19.11.2025 10:40
In the last match of Group E of the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers, the Turkish National Team drew 2-2 with Spain. İrfan Can Kahveci, who has been sidelined at Fenerbahçe, started the match in the starting eleven. In a statement after the match, Kahveci said, "I hope this process doesn't take long. I will do everything I can to resolve this issue with my Fenerbahçe family."
In the last match of Group E of the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers, the Turkish National Team drew 2-2 with Spain. Irfan Can Kahveci, who has not played for weeks due to being sidelined at Fenerbahçe, was started in the starting eleven by head coach Vincenzo Montella.
"WE SHOWED HOW WE CAN COMPETE AGAINST THE BEST TEAMS IN THE WORLD"
In statements made after the match, the national midfielder emphasized that the team is fighting with great dedication for the World Cup goal, using the following expressions:
"Everyone in the team is giving their all to go to the World Cup. I believe we showed how we can compete even against the best teams in the world today. Hopefully, we will show this again in the play-off round in March. Our test will begin in March."
HE ADDRESSED THE SITUATION OF BEING SIDELINED
Kahveci also touched upon his sidelined situation at Fenerbahçe, stating that the process is a test for him:
"This will be a test for me at my club as well. Hopefully, everything will be resolved. Our coach Montella said very nice things about me before the match, I cannot thank him enough."
"I WILL DO MY BEST TO SOLVE THIS PROCESS WITH MY FAMILY AT FENERBAHÇE"
Emphasizing that he always makes sacrifices regardless of his role in the team, the national player expressed his hope that the process will not be prolonged, saying, "No matter what my role is, I am a person who always thinks about the well-being of the team both on and off the field, and I will always be like this. Hopefully, this process will not take long. I will do my best to solve this issue with my family at Fenerbahçe," he said.