Changes to the National Team Preliminary Squad
The Turkish Football Federation announced that two players from the Under-21 National Team have been included in the senior National Team's UEFA Nations League match squad.
According to the statement made by the Turkish Football Federation, Emirhan İlkhan and Yusuf Akçiçek, who were in the Under-21 National Team preliminary squad, have been included in the senior Turkish National Football Team's squad for the UEFA Nations League matches against Belgium and Italy.
Two New Additions to the Squad
The Turkish Football Federation made changes to the squad structure ahead of the senior National Team's critical UEFA Nations League matches.
In the official announcement, it was reported that two young players from the Under-21 National Team pool were called up to the senior National Team preliminary squad.
Emirhan İlkhan and Yusuf Akçiçek in the Squad
The players included in the preliminary squad of the senior National Team, managed by Vincenzo Montella, are Emirhan İlkhan and Yusuf Akçiçek.
Both players were included in the senior National Team's camp and squad planning following their duties in the Under-21 National Team.
Away Matches Against Belgium and Italy
Emirhan İlkhan and Yusuf Akçiçek will be in the preliminary squad to play in the away matches against Belgium and Italy within the scope of the UEFA Nations League.
The national football players will sweat for the success of the senior National Team in these challenging away fixtures.
Previous National Match Experience
Emirhan İlkhan and Yusuf Akçiçek played the entirety of the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying match against Ukraine on September 26, which ended in a 2-2 draw.