Competing in the UEFA Nations B League Group 4 and being the undefeated leader with 10 points, the National Football Team is looking to write a new history. The Crescent-Stars team, which will host Wales, one of the remarkable rivals of the group, in Kayseri, wants to guarantee that they will be the leader of the group by winning the match. Nationals trust their players in good form in attack; It aims to eliminate its resistant opponent with its stars such as Arda Güler, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Kenan Yıldız and Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Welsh reporters evaluated the recent performance of both teams before the match, which closely concerns the group leadership. Journalists made a separate note about the atmosphere created by our fans in national matches.
SPECIAL STATEMENTS OF WEELISH REPORTERS BEFORE THE GIANT MATCH ARE AS FOLLOWS:
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CARL ROBERTS (BBC WALES): WALES BELIEVE THEY ARE GOOD ENOUGH TO LEAVE THE GROUP
The Welsh team is confident that they are improving with every international match. That’s why they believe they are good enough to get out of the group by winning both matches against Türkiye and Iceland. Coach Bellamy said that the Nations League is about the preparation process for the World Cup qualifiers rather than the results, but being first in the group means assurance on the way to the World Cup play-offs. The return of Leeds winger Daniel James will be a strength for Wales. James has not played under Craig Bellamy before but the manager is eager to see how James can make the most of his pace. Tottenham’s Brennan Johnson and Fulham’s Harry Wilson have found good form in the Premier League and are currently Wales’ two best performers. All three players are offensive players.
“ARDA GÜLER AND HAKAN ÇALHANOĞLU COULD CREATE A GREAT THREAT”
Türkiye showed great character by beating Iceland with two goals in the last minute in Reykjavik in the last match of the group. Turkey’s important players, Arda Güler and Hakan Çalhanoğlu, were also involved in the goals scored. These two players were quiet against Wales in the first leg in Cardiff, but I expect them to pose a big threat in Kayseri. I read that the National Team has not played a match in Kayseri for 11 years. I’m sure the fans are looking forward to seeing Turkey play there again. Turkey also has a good record in this stadium; He won all three matches he played there. The fact that fewer Wales fans will be attending the match than usual shows that home fans will definitely have an advantage in the stands.
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“I WOULD LOVE WALES TO WIN BUT…”
Turkey is the favorite due to home advantage, but I think Wales played very well against Turkey in Cardiff in September and they should have even won the match. That match will give Wales confidence. Wales also needs to win to get out of the group without any problems because Turkey is likely to beat Montenegro in their last match. That’s why I expect an aggressive, attack-oriented performance from Wales. I would love Wales to win but I think the match will end in a draw.
GARETH VINCENT (BBC SPORT WALES): FANS AND PLAYERS VERY HAPPY WITH BELLAMY’S MANAGEMENT
Coach Craig Bellamy has had a very positive impact on the team. Wales are undefeated in four matches under the new head coach. Additionally, the team’s playing style has also improved. Both players and fans are very happy right now. Wales are missing a number of key players including Ethan Ampadu, captain Aaron Ramsey and striker Kieffer Moore. However, Daniel James is fit to feature for the first time since Bellamy took over. Brennan Johnson is having a good season at Tottenham. Harry Wilson is also another in-form player who has become a talisman for Wales.
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“TURKEY’S IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE IS NOT SURPRISING AT ALL”
Turkey’s impressive performance in this Nations League campaign comes as no surprise, considering their impressive performance at Euro 2024. Wales will be careful against Turkish strikers. Coach Bellamy said that due to Turkey’s quality, this match would give Wales an idea of whether they can qualify for the next World Cup. The fans will be an extra advantage for Türkiye. Turkish fans are known for creating intimidating atmospheres and this will help their team on Saturday. Wales hope to silence the home fans with a strong performance. I think Turkey is the favorite side. Wales is showing promising signs under Craig Bellamy, but it is difficult to say that they are the favorites to win away against a strong opponent due to the absence of some players. However, Wales have the ability to win if they perform close to their best.
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ROB PHILLIPS (BBC WALES FOOTBALL CORRESPONDENT): HARRY WILSON IS THE MOST DANGEROUS WALES PLAYER. HE SCORED 3 GOALS IN THE LAST 3 MATCHES!
The Welsh public are pleased with the progress Craig Bellamy has made in his first four games as manager. The results were generally encouraging, with Bellamy becoming the first Wales manager to remain unbeaten in his first four matches as manager. Most importantly, Wales fans can see what style of play and system he wants to play with. He is also not afraid of making changes and his starting eleven is not easy to predict. The most dangerous aspect of Wales is their pace when they attack or decide to press. Leeds winger Daniel James adds to the pace in the squad. James, who has not been able to play in the Nations League group so far due to his injury, will be able to play for the first time. The most dangerous Wales player so far is Fulham’s Harry Wilson, who has scored in the last three group matches.
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“FAN SUPPORT WILL HELP TURKEY, BUT WALES ARE PREPARED”
It took Turkey some time to get to grips with Wales in their opening Nations League match. Still, Türkiye showed that they are a difficult team to beat in Cardiff. This is not surprising because Türkiye showed an impressive performance at Euro 2024 and deservedly reached the quarter-finals. Kerem Aktürkoğlu is clearly a man to watch with his goalscoring form so far in this tournament. However, Wales knows that Arda Güler is also a threat. Arda showed this with the super goal he scored coming off the bench against Wales in Samsun in 2023. As Craig Bellamy said, there will be an intense fan atmosphere in the stadium and it will be a test for the Wales team. It is obvious that fan support will help Turkey, but Wales will be prepared for this atmosphere. Wales know what to expect. I think Turkey is the favorite with its home advantage. Craig Bellamy believes he will learn a lot about his team in this match.
