Montella: "La Turchia Affronterà il Mondiale Come una Finale"; Guler: "È il Nostro Sogno"
Alla vigilia della cruciale partita contro la Romania per i playoff Mondiali, il commissario tecnico della Turchia, Vincenzo Montella, ha sottolineato l'importanza dell'incontro. "È una partita fondamentale per il nostro Paese, un'occasione per porre fine a un lungo digiuno. Essendo una gara secca, sarà come una finale. Dobbiamo mostrare l'unità e la combattività che ci hanno contraddistinto finora," ha dichiarato Montella. Ha aggiunto che la squadra è preparata a gestire ogni fase del gioco e a rappresentare al meglio la nazione. Il tecnico si è detto orgoglioso delle "solide basi" costruite negli ultimi due anni, evidenziando i buoni risultati ottenuti nelle qualificazioni agli Europei e in Nations League, e l'intenzione di mantenere standard elevati.
Montella ha espresso il suo profondo legame con la Turchia, affermando: "Mi sento davvero a casa qui, al di là dei risultati calcistici. Percepisco l'apprezzamento e sento di rappresentarvi tutti." Riguardo alla sua rosa, l'ex allenatore di Roma e Milan ha fiducia nei suoi convocati, anche se alcuni giocano meno nei club: "Ho i migliori giocatori, e qui formiamo un gruppo che si esprime ad alto livello." Ha anche mostrato grande rispetto per l'allenatore rumeno Mircea Lucescu, una "leggenda del calcio mondiale," la cui presenza in panchina sarà un'ulteriore motivazione.
Affiancato dalla giovane stella del Real Madrid, Arda Guler, Montella ha ribadito che, nonostante nel calcio "possa succedere di tutto", l'obiettivo della Turchia è chiaro: la qualificazione, senza contemplare la sconfitta. Ha anche sottolineato che i giocatori "hanno la capacità di reggere la pressione" e non necessitano di ulteriori carichi. Guler, dal canto suo, ha riconosciuto la difficoltà dell'incontro: "Sarà una partita difficile, anche loro puntano al Mondiale. Non ci sono favorite in una gara secca." Ha concluso con un messaggio di speranza e determinazione: "Dopo l'Europeo, il nostro unico sogno è qualificarci al Mondiale. Non c'è motivazione più grande. Se giochiamo uniti, possiamo battere chiunque."
Montella: "Turkey's World Cup Playoff Will Be Like a Final"; Guler: "It's Our Dream"
On the eve of Turkey's crucial World Cup playoff match against Romania, head coach Vincenzo Montella emphasized the significance of the encounter. "This is a fundamental game for our country, an opportunity to end a long drought. As a single-elimination match, it will be like a final. We must show the unity and fighting spirit that have characterized us so far," Montella stated. He added that the team is prepared to manage every phase of the game and represent the nation effectively. The coach expressed pride in the "solid foundations" built over the past two years, highlighting good results in European Qualifiers and the Nations League, and the ambition to maintain high standards.
Montella expressed his deep connection to Turkey, stating: "I truly feel at home here, beyond football results. I sense the appreciation and feel that I represent all of you." Regarding his squad, the former Roma and Milan coach trusts his call-ups, even if some play less for their clubs: "I have the best players, and here we form a group that performs at a high level." He also showed great respect for Romania's coach Mircea Lucescu, a "world football legend," whose presence on the opposing bench will serve as an extra motivation.
Joined by Real Madrid's young star, Arda Guler, Montella reiterated that, although "anything can happen in football," Turkey's objective is clear: qualification, with no thought of defeat. He also stressed that the players "have the capacity to handle pressure" and do not need additional burdens. Guler, for his part, acknowledged the difficulty of the match: "It will be a tough game; they also aim for the World Cup. There are no favorites in a single-elimination match." He concluded with a message of hope and determination: "After the Euros, our only dream is to qualify for the World Cup. There is no greater motivation. If we play united, I believe we can beat anyone."
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