“Big goals” statement from Vincenzo Montella

- National Team Coach Montella: "I am a dreamer. I am someone who has big goals. This is in my DNA." - "Football is a game of snapshots. Everything can change…

ISTANBUL (AA) – National Football Team Coach Vincenzo Montella said that they want to achieve their goals by progressing step by step in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Italian coach and national football players Ozan Kabak and Deniz Gül made statements at the press conference at Hasan Doğan National Teams Camp and Training Facilities, where the star and crescent team continues their preparations for the World Cup. Stating that they are preparing “hard” for the tournament, Montella said, “It has been a pleasant week.

We are trying to organize everything. We had a little fear about Kerem Aktürkoğlu. He is back to normal. He can start training. I am not in a hurry. We do not want to take risks. Mustafa Eskihellaç also had a minor injury. We are monitoring his situation. I saw Arda very well. Kenan is the same way. We are monitoring Ferdi’s situation. I saw everyone very good and motivated. However, some of our friends in the squad are with us.” “It won’t happen.

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It will be a difficult day for me. Unfortunately, we will have to make some decisions.” he said. Emphasizing that they are in a balanced group including Australia, Paraguay and the USA, the 51-year-old coach said, “I am a dreamer. I am someone with big goals. This is in my DNA.” I am a person who wants to progress one step at a time. Our goal is to get out of the group in the best possible way and then progress step by step.

We will face balanced opponents. Football is a game of snaps. Everything can change with a moment’s reaction. “We will try to achieve our goals in the best way possible by moving forward step by step.” he said. When reminded that they will face North Macedonia and Venezuela within the scope of World Cup preparations, Vincenzo Montella said, “The World Cup is a very big organization. Every country has a different football culture.

We chose North Macedonia, which we will face in the friendly match, because we found that it plays football similar to Australia. Venezuela, South American team. A different culture. In such elections, we make decisions based on our opponents. We will see different names on the field tomorrow in the match against North Macedonia. Everything will depend on a game method. “We want to represent our country in the best possible way in the friendly matches and get successful results.” he said.

– Ozan Kabak: “This excitement is indescribable” National football player Ozan Bak stated that they want to leave a mark in the World Cup. Stating that they have a very good team, Ozan said, “We are very excited. We are participating in the World Cup for the first time in 24 years. This excitement is indescribable. We will try to represent our country in the best way. This is the national team. The best football players are here.

The best person for our country will play. Others will support him.” made his assessment. Stating that he had a very good season, the 26-year-old defender continued: “I got the reward of my work after the injury. I am very happy and proud. There is a national team that is constantly improving. We are improving every match. Everything is going very well. From now on, we want to get into the mood gradually and spend the tournament in the best way.

It is almost my 8th year in Europe. I represent my country with pride. This is a good career for me. I am enjoying it. The World Cup is my childhood dream. The 2002 generation is our idols. We are “We want to leave our own mark. They are sources of inspiration for us. Hopefully, we will write our own history.” – Deniz Gül: “I have very big dreams” Crescent-star player Deniz Gül said that he believes that they will achieve the goals they set in the World Cup together.

Emphasizing that they have very good players, Deniz said, “I always try to give the best on the field. I have very big dreams and goals. I believe that we will achieve them all together. I hope we can do the same or better as in the 2002 World Cup.” he said.

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