14.06.2026 09:40
National Football Team Head Coach Vincenzo Montella made statements after the defeat to Australia. The Italian coach said that the match went as expected and emphasized that they would be better in the next match.
In Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after the Turkish National Team was defeated by Australia, head coach Vincenzo Montella answered questions from the press following the match.
Evaluating the match, Montella stated, "The game didn't go unexpectedly in tactical terms. We knew they would stay back and wait. They also used counterattacks. We conceded two goals, and we are very sorry."
"WE WILL DO BETTER"
The Italian coach emphasized the team's character, noting that the national team did not give up on the field. Montella said, "We reflected the team spirit on the pitch and played with heart. If we continue like this, we will start getting the results we want. We will do better in the next match."
"WE TRIED EVERYTHING, BUT..."
Montella also touched on the issues faced in scoring goals during the match, saying that the players felt the impact of a lack of match rhythm. The experienced coach concluded his assessment with these words: "Actually, without consistency, you cannot give full performance in match rhythm. We tried everything but couldn't find a goal. If we had scored, it would have been very different."
EYES ON THE PARAGUAY MATCH
In the Turkish National Team, which started the World Cup with a defeat, attention now turns to the second match in the group. The crescent-star team will try to maintain their claim in the group with the result they achieve in the next match.