23.06.2026 09:00
Criticism continues after our National Football Team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup in the group stage. Currently unemployed and returning to the screens after a long time, head coach Sergen Yalçın made harsh statements questioning Vincenzo Montella's appointment as the national team manager.
Speaking after our National Football Team's early exit from the World Cup, Sergen Yalçın targeted head coach Vincenzo Montella. Yalçın, who made evaluations on Kafa Sports, argued that there should be a success criterion for the national team head coach position.
"WITH WHAT SUCCESS DID HE COME?"
Criticizing the process of Montella's appointment, Yalçın used the following statements:
"To be a coach of a big team like the national team, there must be a success criterion. That no longer exists. Don't get me wrong; with what success did Montella become the national team coach? What achievements does he have, for example?" Yalçın's words quickly sparked widespread reactions in the football community.
ORKUN KÖKÇÜ CLAIM
Sergen Yalçın also made notable remarks about Orkun Kökçü, whose lack of playing time in the national team has been controversial. The experienced coach suggested that Montella would not give Kökçü much playing time, implying there were some issues within the team.
"HE COMES FROM THE NATIONAL TEAM DEMORALIZED"
Yalçın used the following statements in his evaluation regarding Orkun Kökçü:
"I don't think Montella will play Orkun much. Orkun comes very demoralized from the national team. There are problems there. I'm telling you."
CONTROVERSIES GROW
As criticism towards Vincenzo Montella increases day by day following the results in the World Cup, Sergen Yalçın's statements have taken the debates to a new level. Especially Montella's future and player preferences within the national team continue to be among the most talked-about topics in the football agenda.