Al-Ahli is preparing to host Al-Shabab in its home field in the Saudi Arabian Pro League. National football player Merih Demiral made striking statements about the experienced coach before the match where they will host Al-Shabab, where Fatih Terim took over as coach.
Merih Demiral, who started his speech by remembering Turkey’s unforgettable victory against the Czech Republic in the match to advance to the quarter-finals in EURO 2008, said about these moments: “I was 9-10 years old and I remember painting my face red and white.” he said. Our National Team with Fatih Terim then beat Croatia in the penalty shootout and reached the continental last four for the first time in their history.
“IT WAS CRAZY!”
“Watching him at Euro 2008, he did amazing things. Of course, I always remember him for that and I’ll never forget him. It was crazy! I really love and respect him.”
“ONE OF THE BEST IN TURKEY…”
“He is a great man, what he did in Turkey and Italy shows for the Turkish people that he is a truly great coach, one of the best in Turkey. Everyone looks at him as an example. I am happy to have him in Al Shabab. Al Shabab and Saudi “I think he will do great things for football.”
FATİH TERİM WILL BE THE FIRST
71-year-old Fatih Terim, who was transferred to Al Shabab on a 6-month contract, will play his first league match on the bench against Al Ahli and thus become the first Turkish coach to take part in a Saudi Arabian Pro League match.