After an thrilling climax to the group stage and eyeing a spot within the quarterfinals, Türkiye march on of their Euro 2024 marketing campaign, going through Austria in Leipzig on Tuesday.
The Crescent-Stars booked a dance within the knockout levels with a nervy 2-1 victory over the Czechia final week.
However, that win got here at a value as captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu and defender Samet Akaydın each acquired their second bookings of the match leading to them being suspended within the upcoming conflict.
On the brighter facet for Italian gaffer Vincenzo Montella, Galatasaray’s center-back Abdülkerim Bardakçı returns from his one-match ban and is predicted to switch Akaydın, doubtless partnering with Merih Demiral within the backline.
Montella has a number of midfield choices to fill the void left by Inter Milan playmaker Çalhanoğlu.
Okay Yokuslu and Kaan Ayhan present extra defensive solidity, whereas Benfica playmaker Orkun Kökçü provides a artistic spark.
Concerns over goalkeeper Mert Günok’s knee drawback have been alleviated as he has resumed coaching, guaranteeing that backup Altay Bayındır, who performed within the 3-0 defeat to Portugal, stays on the bench.
The battle for beginning positions is intense, particularly within the attacking midfield.
Despite having Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Yusuf Yazıcı, and the absolutely recovered Irfan Can Kahveci, teenage abilities Kenan Yildiz and the sensational Arda Güler would possibly as soon as once more be relied upon to help Türkiye’s lone striker.
Beşiktaş striker Cenk Tosun, who scored the late winner in opposition to the Czechs, faces a variety battle with Bariş Alper Yılmaz for the function within the attacking pressure.
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