National team continues preparations for Spain match with 3 players missing
The A National Football Team has begun preparations for their critical match against Spain; however, three key players did not participate in the training session.
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The A National Football Team, which will face Spain in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers, has started preparations for this important match at the TFF Hasan Doğan National Teams Camp and Training Facilities.
The training session, held under the management of head coach Vincenzo Montella, began with warm-up exercises and continued with passing and tactical drills. The session concluded with small-sided games.
Players who were in the starting 11 for the Bulgaria match underwent recovery training, while Kaan Ayhan, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, and Kerem Aktürkoğlu were unable to participate in the session due to injuries. Medical evaluations are ongoing for Kaan Ayhan, who has a left groin injury, and for Abdülkerim Bardakcı and Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who are experiencing pain.
The training session was closely followed by Turkish Football Federation President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, Vice President Mecnun Otyakmaz, and board member Esma Ersin.