Flash assessment from Montella on Arda Güler

In the match played in EURO 2024 Group F, the National Team was defeated 3-0 by Portugal. Following the match, National Team Head Coach Vincenzo Montella made an assessment.

In his statement to the broadcaster, Montella said the following regarding his player choices in the match:

"We have three good goalkeepers. Altay Bayındır performed well in the Italy match. He also came on in the Wales match and was good. We woke up this morning to Mert Günok's injury. Altay Bayındır was also good in the Germany match.

All three of our goalkeepers are good. When something goes wrong, the first enemy becomes the National Team's coach. I am aware of this. When making decisions, I apply what I know.

"İSMAİL IS NOT READY TO PLAY 90 MINUTES"

İsmail Yüksek is coming back from a very major injury. He is not ready to play 90 minutes. 45 minutes is different, 90 minutes is different. We gave him time, we waited until the end. I am sorry about Arda Güler. Arda was tired and there was a risk of injury. I thought about it when bringing him into the game. I brought him on with the thought that we might score a goal while it was 3-0."