The National Football Team's UEFA Nations League Preliminary Squad is Finalized
Four new names have been included in the national team's squad for September and October matches under head coach Vincenzo Montella for the first time.
The preliminary squad of the Turkish National Football Team for the crucial matches to be played in the UEFA Nations League League A in September and October has been shared with the public. In the extended list determined by head coach Vincenzo Montella, four players experienced the excitement of receiving a national team call-up for the first time.
Players Called Up to the National Team for the First Time
Shaped by the preferences of head coach Vincenzo Montella, four footballers were called up to the A National Team for the first time in their careers.
In this context, Adil Demirbağ, Bartuğ Elmaz, Melih Kabasakal, and İlhan Fakılı were included in the squad to wear the national team jersey.
Names in the Goalkeeper Position
The names to serve in the goalkeeper position for the Turkish National Football Team's UEFA Nations League matches have been determined.
In line with the technical staff's preference, Altay Bayındır, Muhammed Şengezer, Okan Kocuk, and Uğurcan Çakır were included in the goalkeeper squad.
Footballers in the Defense Line
The list of players to serve in the defense line consisted of a combination of experienced names and young talents.
Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Adil Demirbağ, Emirhan Topçu, Eren Elmalı, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, and Merih Demiral were called up to the squad in the defense position.
The other defenders completing the defensive setup were Ozan Kabak, Samet Akaydın, and Zeki Çelik.
Midfield Players
The preliminary squad players determined for the midfield setup were also finalized by the technical team.
Bartuğ Elmaz, Demir Ege Tıknaz, İsmail Yüksek, Melih Kabasakal, Orkun Kökçü, and Salih Özcan will await duties in this region.
Attack and Forward Line
The attacking and forward players who will increase the national team's effectiveness in scoring goals found a place in the extended list.
Aral Şimşir, Arda Güler, Barış Alper Yılmaz, Can Uzun, Deniz Gül, and İlhan Fakılı will wear the jersey in the attack line.
Additionally, İrfan Can Kahveci, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Oğuz Aydın, and Yunus Akgün were among the other names in the attacking squad.
Match Schedule and Opponents
The Turkish National Football Team will play challenging matches in the UEFA Nations League League A in September and October.
The Nationals will compete against the national teams of France, Italy, and Belgium within the scope of the tournament.
September and October Match Dates
According to the announced official match schedule, the Nationals will play four matches in the autumn period.
Turkey will face France on September 25 and Italy on September 28.
The matches will continue with the Belgium game on October 2 and end with the Italy encounter on October 5.