Montella angers celebrities: 'That mediocre one will go'
Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan, Mustafa Sandal, and Sinan Akçıl have reacted on their social media accounts to the events between head coach Vincenzo Montella and Arda Güler at the National Team camp.
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The national team continues to be a subject of debate after suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat against Portugal in their second match in Group F at Euro 2024. Head coach Vincenzo Montella's squad selection left its mark on the match.
Montella, who started Real Madrid's young star Arda Güler on the bench and brought him into the game in the 70th minute, stated after the match that Arda Güler was not in a condition to play for more than 30 minutes.
Following these statements, footage that surfaced on social media today ignited new debates.
HARSH WORDS FROM MUSTAFA SANDAL
Arda Güler worked separately from the team during the training sessions held ahead of the Czechia match that the National Team will play on Wednesday. In the footage of the training session, the moments when Montella took the bib from Arda Güler's hand sparked discussions on social media about the young player being subjected to mobbing.
"PUPPET-LOOKING SECOND-RATE COACH"
While many figures shared reactions to Montella's actions, one of the harshest statements came from famous singer Mustafa Sandal. In a post on his social media account, Sandal used the following expressions:
"What's going on, coach? Where and from whom do you find this audacity? What is that attitude in training toward this country's pride, its child, and the greatest talent on the agenda? Where and from whom does that audacity come? This is Turkey, and Turkish football fans will take your mind; you won't know what hit you. I don't think you should push your luck with such absurd moves, you puppet-looking second-rate coach!!!"
"THAT MEDIOCRE ONE WILL GO"
Actor Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan also wrote, "Don't let it bother you, Arda Güler. You will be the one to stay. That mediocre one will go."
"WE ARE ON YOUR CASE"
Singer Sinan Akçıl was also among the names who reacted to Montella. In his post, Akçıl stated, "If you, Montella, are demoralizing this very respectful and very talented child, we are on your case, Italian 'Jön' (heartthrob), be aware of that."