The National Football Team's Preliminary Squad and Match Schedule Confirmed
The preliminary squad of the national team, managed by head coach Vincenzo Montella, has been announced along with the training camp program in Riva.
Ahead of the matches that the National Football Team will play against France, Italy, and Belgium, the preliminary squad determined by head coach Vincenzo Montella has been shared with the public. While names receiving their first call-ups drew attention in the squad, the team will gather in Riva on Monday, September 21.
Players Included in the Preliminary Squad
Head coach Vincenzo Montella preferred a broad group of players for the upcoming challenging matches. Altay Bayındır, Muhammed Şengezer, Uğurcan Çakır, and Okan Kocuk were included in the squad for the goalkeeper position.
Defense and Midfield Choices
The defensive line included Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Adil Demirbağ, Emirhan Topçu, Eren Elmalı, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Merih Demiral, Ozan Kabak, Samet Akaydin, and Zeki Çelik. In the midfield, Bartuğ Elmaz, Demir Ege Tıknaz, İsmail Yüksek, Melih Kabasakal, Orkun Kökçü, and Salih Özcan will serve.
Names in the Forward Line
In the attacking line, Aral Şimşir, Arda Güler, Barış Alper Yılmaz, Can Uzun, Deniz Gül, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, İrfan Can Kahveci, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Oğuz Aydın, Yunus Akgün, and İlhan Fakılı will sweat to wear the jersey.
First-Time Call-Ups to the National Team
In the announced preliminary squad, some young and in-form names were invited to the National Team for the first time in their careers. İlhan Fakılı, Adil Demirbağ, Bartuğ Elmaz, and Melih Kabasakal gained candidacy to wear the national jersey for the first time during this period.
Camp and Gathering Date
National team players will come together at the Hasan Doğan National Teams Camp and Training Facilities in Riva as of 12:00 PM on Monday, September 21. The Crescent-Star team will hold its first training session at 6:00 PM on the same day.
Match Schedule and Program
The national team will give its first test against France on Friday, September 25, at Kocaeli Stadium. Afterwards, the team, which will host Italy in Bursa on Friday, September 28, will face Belgium and Italy away in October.