Euro 2024 began this Friday June 14. Yusuf Yazici, selected with Turkey, must wait until Tuesday with opposition against Georgia. The LOSC player has great ambitions as he approaches.
Yusuf Yazici (27) made his return to the Turkish national team during the year, until being called up by Vincenzo Montella for Euro 2024 which began this Friday with the opening match won by Germany (against Scotland, 5-1). During this competition, the Turks have a serious weight on their shoulders, that of making people forget the disillusionment of the last European Championship. In 2021, the LOSC player and his compatriots wore the cape of the outsider and a lot of hopes had been placed on them. However, reality quickly caught up with them. In a group made up of Italy, Wales and Switzerland, the Turks finished dead last, all while scoring just one goal throughout their campaign.
This year, Turkey and Yusuf Yazici will have to catch up and overcome the demons of the past. In an interview given to sky Sportsthe Lille resident has clearly displayed his ambitions and his confidence: “No one should worry (in Türkiye, editor’s note). They are going to see a team that fights until the final whistle. Our group matches will take place in Germany and we will play there as if we were at home. This is a huge advantage. We are aware of the expectations that are placed on us, and this time, we will meet them”he assures with conviction.
The competition will begin this Tuesday, June 18 for Yusuf Yazici’s teammates. First against the Georgian Tom Thumb of Georges Mikautadze then against Portugal of Rafael Leao a few days later, we will finally have to get rid of the Czech Republic. The Turks will have a lot to do to get out of the groups, but with a new, rebuilt team, Yusuf Yazici believes in his chances of performing: “We want to erase the bad memories of the previous tournament. We are going there with a young, but experienced team, who have learned their lessons and gained experience since Euro 2020. I think we will write a much better story this summer”entrusts the player bound until June 30, 2024 with LOSC.
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