National Team Coach Vincenzo Montella and Kerem Aktürkoğlu made statements at the press conference. The Italian coach talked about Berke Özer, who left the National Team team.
“IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO LEAVE WITHOUT INFORMING ANYONE”
Vincenzo Montella: “We always say that there is a family atmosphere in the group among the football players, but we do not just say this, we show it. We achieve this with the desire to be here. Football players always have to fight for the national team. We must reveal everything for the national team. My duty is to select the best football players. We try to do the best from match to match when making these selections. That is why, when we look at this situation, I always take responsibility and make technical decisions. In such cases, the football players must also take responsibility. The decision is made when selecting the football players.” “I gave it to you.”
“Berke Özer said in his statement that he also opposed the technical selection. But we represent the honor of our country here. You can’t leave without telling anyone. This shouldn’t happen. “If you do this, unfortunately there are consequences.”
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“IT’S A BIG DISAPPOINTMENT FOR ME”
“I will not dwell on Berke Özer too much because we have a more important match tomorrow. We are fighting for the World Cup, which we have not been able to participate in for a long time, but when I sent the first invitation to Berke, he was playing in the second league. When we went to the USA, I made him play two matches before going to Lille. In his statement, he stated that our selections were for the team he came from, according to his own choices. If that were the case, Berke would not have played in two matches. This is a huge disappointment for me. I’m disappointed that no one is guaranteed to play here. If I had to give an example related to this, he could talk to Mert Günok and get advice from him. Mert waited 7 years after wearing the jersey for the first time. Even though he’s not playing right now, he supports everyone. I would expect this. We have to protect this family environment. Respect for the group is very important before respect for me. That’s why I have an expectation from Berke to explain what he did.” he said.
KEREM AKTÜRKOĞLU: THE MATCH WILL DETERMINE THE BALANCES IN THE GROUP
“Both teams know the importance of the match very well. We see this match as a final match. Georgia also thinks the same way. It will be a match that can determine the balance in the group. We are aware that if we win, our play-off chances will increase and we will be one step closer to the goal.”
“EXCEPT FOR SPAIN MATCH…”
“There is no problem in the national team. There is a very good atmosphere. This is reflected in the results on the field. We are progressing very well, except for the Spain match.”
ABOUT CAN UZUN
“It doesn’t matter what position we play. I think I did a good job as a forward. I am satisfied, I hope my coach is also satisfied. Can Uzun’s time will come, there will be times when he will replace me. There is no guarantee of anyone’s place.”