27.06.2026 11:45
Experienced technical director Şenol Güneş evaluated the victory of our National Team A against the USA. Commenting on the criticisms directed at Uğurcan Çakır, the successful coach said, "Uğurcan Çakır is being discussed because he concedes goals from long range. Uğurcan Çakır is Turkey's best goalkeeper. The goals he concedes from long range will be debated, but Uğurcan will overcome them."
Experienced coach Şenol Güneş made important evaluations after the match where our National Football Team defeated the USA 3-2 in their final game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking after the competition where we bid farewell to the tournament, Güneş touched on both the players' performance and the criticisms received.
''A PLAYER MUST FIRST MANAGE HIMSELF''
Stating that we again started the match poorly, Güneş said, "We started the match badly again! They must be brave, they must know how to use their talent! They know these things, but they must do them at the right place and time! A player must first manage himself. We were good in attack, but it should be better! This is not enough!"
''WHAT MATTERS IS GETTING BACK UP''
Referring to our development throughout the tournament, Şenol Güneş spoke, "When there is a deviation from the goal, there is a loss of direction! Whether the opponent defends or attacks... Our team can be successful against all of them. Emotional breakdowns can happen in players and the coach. What matters is getting back up after this."
''THE PLAYER HAS NO RIGHT TO BE SAD''
Stating that they consoled the disappointment of bidding farewell to the World Cup with the victory in the final match, Güneş evaluated, "We bid farewell to the World Cup; we consoled our anger and low morale with 3 goals in the last match. I agree with Arda Güler. The players have no right to be sad. They will manage this. Sometimes they will receive criticism, sometimes appreciation. People's only expectation is good football; our disappointment stemmed from this."
''EVERYONE CAN KEEP THEIR OPINIONS TO THEMSELVES''
Also speaking about player choices and criticisms in the national team, Güneş commented, "It will be asked why the players in this match did not play before; these criticisms are normal. We need to work hard to win new players. The coach should also scan for this. Everyone has their own mind, everyone can keep their opinions to themselves, but they should still offer their criticism."
''UĞURCAN IS THE BEST IN TURKEY''
Defending national goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır, who has been the focus of criticism due to goals conceded from long range recently, Şenol Güneş expressed his confidence in the successful shot-stopper by saying, "Uğurcan Çakır is being discussed because he conceded goals from long range. Uğurcan Çakır is the best goalkeeper in Turkey. The goals he conceded from long range will be debated, but Uğurcan will overcome them."