Montella's statements on Kenan Yıldız and Hakan Çalhanoğlu

Regarding Kenan Yıldız, National Team Head Coach Vincenzo Montella said, "He has had some knee issues recently, which is why he hasn't been able to give 100 percent in training. I hope he recovers completely." As for Hakan Çalhanoğlu, he stated, "I would like to thank both him and Inter, who allowed us to evaluate him starting from Friday. I hope he will be in a condition to play in the World Cup."

Sharing his views on the upcoming World Cup, the Italian coach said, "The World Cup is a short tournament and it depends a lot on how you arrive. Some events can be decisive, but this also applies to the favorites for the championship. Our goal is to pass the group stage, but we know that anything can happen in a single match. We are taking it step by step. Even though we have great confidence and enthusiasm, this enthusiasm should not turn into madness."

Expressing that Kenan Yıldız, who plays for Juventus, has had knee problems recently, Montella said, "Kenan Yıldız is a 21-year-old young man. I hope this will be the first of many World Cups he participates in. He has had some knee issues recently, which is why he hasn't been able to give 100 percent in training. I hope he recovers completely. As for motivation, that comes naturally."

In addition to Yıldız, Montella also made statements regarding Çalhanoğlu's situation, noting the following:

"Hakan Çalhanoğlu has arrived in Istanbul. I would like to thank both him and Inter, who allowed us to evaluate him starting from Friday. I hope he will be in a condition to play in the World Cup. He is an important player for us."

News Source: 12punto