06.09.2025 16:32
The head coach of the national team, Vincenzo Montella, made a statement at the press conference before the match against Spain. In response to the question, "Will we start with high pressing against Spain again?" Montella said, "Do you want me to play with an extra defensive player? If it's guaranteed that we will earn points, I can do that."
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The head coach of the Turkish National Football Team, Vincenzo Montella, made statements at a press conference before the match against Spain in the World Cup Qualifiers.
"IT'S NOT JUST YAMAL"
Speaking about the Spanish player Lamine Yamal, Montella said, "Lamine Yamal is a very good player. However, Spain is not just made up of Yamal."
"A VERY GOOD TEAM"
Continuing his comments about Spain, Montella stated, "Spain is a very good team. Matches like this excite us. We must play well defensively, and offensively we must do our best. We have every weapon to affect the result!"
"ARDA GÜLER IS A GREAT TALENT"
Speaking about our young star Arda Güler, the experienced coach said, "Arda Güler has started to play consistently at Real Madrid since the end of last season. Arda Güler is a great talent and a very great player. He can play in every position. He seems to be playing a bit deeper at Real Madrid this season, but Xabi Alonso has also made him do different things. Depending on the opponent, we can change where we can play him."
"IF YOU CAN'T WIN, YOU MUST NOT LOSE"
Vincenzo Montella stated that if they cannot win against Spain, they should not lose, saying, "We go into every match to win, but if you can't win, you must not lose. We also dream. You will do your best to win matches like this."
"IF WE ARE GUARANTEED TO GET POINTS, I CAN DO THIS"
Responding to the question, "Will we start with high pressing against Spain again?" the Italian coach said, "Do you want me to play with an extra defensive player? (Laughing). If we are guaranteed to get points, I can do this."
"DOING AMAZING THINGS"
Evaluating Kerem Aktürkoğlu's performance, Montella said, "Kerem Aktürkoğlu is doing amazing things as a finisher in the National Team. If a player can smell a goal, it is beneficial to keep him close to the opponent's goal."
"MY DOOR IS OPEN TO EVERYONE"
Responding to the question, 'Adil Demirbağ was not included in the squad, Konyaspor reacted. What do you think?' Montella said, "I respect everyone's opinion; these do not affect me. I follow players regardless of which team they are in. I am not affected by these statements. My phone and door are open to everyone. They can use it when they want to give advice."
"BARIS IS VERY SAD"
Commenting on the red card received by Barış Alper against Georgia, the Italian coach said, "The situation of Barış Alper Yılmaz is very unfortunate and sad. These things can happen in football. Barış Alper Yılmaz is also very sad. We will not be able to play a player with such qualities, which makes us sad. However, he will be with us and support us."
"BEING A TURKISH CITIZEN IS A PRIDE FOR ME"
Commenting on the announcement of becoming a Turkish citizen, Montella said, "Being a Turkish citizen would be a pride for me."
"THEY MAKE US PROUD"
Finally, the experienced coach stated, "The Sultan of the Net and the 12 Giant Men make us proud. I hope we will continue to make them proud like them tomorrow."
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