Beşiktaş's İlhan Fakılı Added to the Under-21 National Team Squad
The Turkish Football Federation announced that 20-year-old Beşiktaş player İlhan Fakılı has joined the Under-21 National Team for the match against Ukraine.
Beşiktaş's 20-year-old forward and left-winger İlhan Fakılı has been included in the preliminary squad of the Under-21 National Team for their upcoming match against Ukraine, in accordance with the joint planning of the coaching staffs.
Joint Planning Decision
A new national team plan has been made regarding 20-year-old forward and left-winger İlhan Fakılı, who plays for Beşiktaş.
Following a joint decision by the senior and U21 national team coaching staffs, it was decided that the young footballer would transition between the squads.
Ukraine Match
İlhan Fakılı will be in the squad for the Under-21 National Team's crucial away match against Ukraine on Saturday, September 26.
After the Ukraine match is completed, the young player will return to his duties in the senior National Team preliminary squad.
Standings in the Group
Managed by Head Coach Egemen Korkmaz, the Under-21 National Team is competing in Group H of the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifiers.
The Crescent-Stars are in second place in the group with 11 points gathered from 6 matches played.
Play-Off Target
If the Under-21 National Team secures at least one point against Ukraine, they will guarantee a spot in the play-off stage.
Continuing their bid for the group lead, the national team is also waiting for Croatia, the leaders with 13 points and one game in hand, to drop points.