Head Coach Egemen Korkmaz hospitalized

U21 National Team Head Coach Egemen Korkmaz fell ill during the match against Croatia, the 6th game of Group H in the 2027 UEFA European U21 Championship qualifiers.

Medical teams intervened after Egemen Korkmaz suddenly collapsed, and he was subsequently taken to the hospital.

It was learned that the 43-year-old coach is conscious.

STATEMENT FROM THE TFF

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) announced that U21 National Team Head Coach Egemen Korkmaz lost consciousness after slipping and hitting his head on the ground during the match against Croatia.

In a written statement released on the TFF's official website, it was stated: "Our U21 National Team Head Coach Egemen Korkmaz lost consciousness after slipping and hitting his head on the ground in the 35th minute of the 2027 UEFA European U21 Championship group qualifying match played against Croatia today at Opus Arena in the city of Osijek.

The first intervention for Korkmaz, who suffered swelling on his head due to the fall, was performed by our medical team on the sidelines. We convey our best wishes for a speedy recovery to our coach, who is conscious and has been taken to the hospital by ambulance for precautionary examinations."