Praise for Fenerbahçe's former star: He has become the talk of Italy
Eljif Elmas, who played a key role in Napoli's victory against Torino, received great applause in Italy. Manager Conte made striking remarks about the young player.
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In the 28th week of Serie A, Napoli hosted Torino at home and secured an important victory by winning the match 2-1. The home team's goals were scored by Santos in the 7th minute and Eljif Elmas in the 68th minute. Elmas's goal was met with great joy by fans and sports authorities.
After the match, Napoli manager Antonio Conte made highly striking remarks about Eljif Elmas. Conte's statements are as follows:
"Let's not forget Eljif Elmas, because a statue should be built for him. He understands football, he grasps situations, he is a versatile player; he can play both in the center and as a playmaker, he is an amazing young man. He has started his 18th consecutive match in the starting eleven, it is a good thing we found him."
The 26-year-old footballer, who has become a fan favorite with his superior performance in a Napoli jersey this season, also became a trending topic on social media. Fans made posts full of praise for Elmas and celebrated the young star's success.