Montella's Statement After the National Team's Defeat to Italy
National team head coach Vincenzo Montella acknowledged the criticism following the heavy defeat against Italy and clarified allegations regarding resignation.
Following the National Football Team's 4-1 defeat to Italy in the Nations League, head coach Vincenzo Montella evaluated the match at the end and stated that they deserved to be booed due to their performance in the first half.
Defeat to Italy and First Half Evaluation
In the second group match of the Nations League, Turkey left the field with a 4-1 defeat against Italy, suffering their second loss in the group.
Statement Regarding the Booing Reactions
In his post-match statement, head coach Vincenzo Montella expressed that the approach in the first half was not suitable for the opponent's level and that this situation upset him.
Stating that they started the second half better but a different result emerged as they tried to get back into the game, Montella accepted that they deserved to be booed due to the football played in the first half.
Clear Response to Resignation Questions
The experienced coach responded to questions about whether he would resign by stating that he believes in the work they do and that he did not leave even when he received important offers.
Emphasizing that he stands behind his players, Montella stated that resignation is not on their agenda and that in such a possibility, he would speak with his players first.
Support for Players and Fan Reactions
Montella expressed his full support for Barış Alper Yılmaz and Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who played outside their own positions, stating that he stands behind these players.
Additionally, expressing his sadness over the reaction directed at Altay Bayındır, the head coach emphasized that the upcoming match against Belgium will also be quite challenging.