20.11.2025 16:16
The head coach of the Turkish National Team, Vincenzo Montella, has made a request to the clubs for the postponement of the play-off matches scheduled for March, which has prompted the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) to take action. It has been learned that Montella officially communicated this request to the TFF and that the federation is preparing to take action on this matter. It is claimed that the TFF will meet with the Super League clubs in the coming days to make a decision regarding the postponement of the 27th week.
The Turkish National Team drew 2-2 against Spain in their last match of Group E in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Following this, head coach Vincenzo Montella made an important request to the clubs for the play-off matches to be played in March. Montella clearly expressed his desire for a postponement by stating, "If our clubs play one match less in March, I would be very happy if we could work with our players for a few more days."
POSTPONEMENT REQUEST SENT TO TFF
Montella's request was not only made in front of the press. It has been revealed that the Italian coach officially communicated the situation to the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) before the match. It has been learned that TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu and the management are preparing to take action on this matter.
PREPARATION OPPORTUNITY BEFORE PLAY-OFF MATCHES
The Turkish National Team finished Group E in second place with 13 points and qualified to play in the play-offs for a World Cup ticket.
Semi-final: March 26
Final: March 31
Montella believes that having a longer training camp with the national players before these two critical matches will increase the chances of success.
TFF WILL MEET WITH CLUBS
It is claimed that the TFF will meet with Super League clubs in the coming days to make a decision regarding the postponement of the 27th week. According to the plan, the matches of the 27th week will be rescheduled to a later date.
DECISION CAN BE ANNOUNCED AT ANY TIME
If the TFF management receives the necessary approval from the clubs, it is expected that the postponement decision will be announced to the public shortly. Thus, the additional preparation time requested by Montella will be made available for the national team. If the 27th week of the Super League is postponed, new arrangements in the schedule are planned.