20.11.2025 17:45
There is a possibility that a Turkish football player could take the field against us in the World Cup playoff round match against Romania. Ümit Akdağ, a player from Alanyaspor who was born in Bucharest, was previously wanted to be called up to the Romanian National Team by Lucescu. The young defender had rejected the offer by stating, "I am waiting for an invitation from Turkey." However, if he changes his decision in a short time, he could take the field wearing the Romanian jersey against our National Team in the playoff round.
Our National Football Team, which finished second in its group in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, will face Romania in the playoff semi-finals. If Turkey wins this match, they will play away against the winner of the Slovakia-Kosovo match in the final.
LUCESCU AGAINST TURKEY
There is a familiar name in charge of the Romanian National Team. Mircea Lucescu. The 80-year-old Romanian coach, who has managed Galatasaray, Beşiktaş, and the National Team, will take the stage as Turkey's opponent on the road to the World Cup.
ROMANIA'S MOST DANGEROUS STARS
There are many notable names in the Romanian squad that Montella's students will face.
Key players of the team:
- Dennis Man (PSV)
- Andrei Ratiu (Vallecano)
- Ianis Hagi (Alanyaspor)
- Denis Dragu? (Eyüpspor – on loan from Trabzonspor)
- The presence of players from the Super League adds a different story to the matchup.
A TURKISH PLAYER MAY WEAR ROMANIA'S JERSEY
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the matchup is the possibility of a Turkish footballer taking the field against Romania's National Team. Ümit Akdağ, a player from Alanyaspor born in Bucharest, was wanted to be invited to the Romanian National Team by Mircea Lucescu in the previous period.
The young defender had initially rejected the offer by saying, "I am waiting for an invitation from Turkey." However, if he changes his mind in a short time, he may take the field wearing Romania's jersey against our National Team in the playoff round.
SUPER LEAGUE STAMP IN ROMANIA'S SQUAD
Many players from Turkey are included in the Romanian National Team's squad:
- Denis Dragu? (Eyüpspor) – Striker
- Valentin Mihaila (Çaykur Rizespor) – Left Winger
- Deian Sorescu (Gaziantep FK) – Right Winger
- Ianis Hagi (Alanyaspor) – Attacking Midfielder
- These names add a different excitement to the playoff battle against Turkey.
EXCITING PLAYOFF JOURNEY
If Turkey overcomes the Romanian obstacle, they will play away in the final. The fact that Lucescu will take the field against Turkey, the possibility of a Turkish footballer playing for Romania, and the presence of many players from the Super League in the Romanian squad have already made the matchup a major topic of interest. The critical match to be played in March will be a test of fate on the road to the World Cup.