28.03.2026 16:50
National Team Head Coach Vincenzo Montella is preparing to make a change in midfield by including Orkun Kökçü in the starting eleven for the match against Kosovo, while Arda Güler is expected to be moved to the wing.
The national team's head coach Vincenzo Montella is preparing to make changes to the squad ahead of the match against Kosovo. It has been learned that the Italian coach will give Orkun Kökçü, who was benched in the match against Romania, a starting position.
NEW ARRANGEMENT IN MIDFIELD
The national team, which overcame Romania on the road to the World Cup and will face Kosovo in a critical match, has Montella's player choices in the spotlight. Despite being in form, Orkun Kökçü, who did not play in the match against Romania, is expected to start this time. It has been stated that İsmail Yüksek, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, and Orkun Kökçü will be the trio in midfield.
ARDA GÜLER MOVES TO THE RIGHT WING
It has been learned that Montella plans to play Arda Güler, who was utilized in midfield during the match against Romania, on the right wing against Kosovo. It was also expressed that Barış Alper Yılmaz, who did not perform as expected on the right wing, could play as a forward in this match.
ZEKİ ÇELİK RETURNS TO THE STARTING XI
It is expected that Zeki Çelik, who has recovered from his injury, will start in the match against Kosovo, while it has been reported that Merih Demiral's participation in the match is uncertain.