{"id":593491,"date":"2021-06-08T21:01:23","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T01:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=593491"},"modified":"2026-03-15T13:53:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T17:53:35","slug":"turkey-euro-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/06\/08\/turkey-euro-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Profile, Squad Selection, Star Players and Key Fixtures – Everything You Need to Know About Turkey Ahead of Euro 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

Turkey head into Euro 2020 on a six game unbeaten run, including a 4-2 loss against the Netherlands<\/a>. Many have them as the dark horses to cause a few upsets with the squad they have at their disposal. It will certainly be interesting to see how the likes of Burak Y\u0131lmaz leading the line having won Ligue 1 with Lille<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Perhaps this year more than ever, Turkey can cause some upsets along the way. Y\u0131lmaz, the striker, knows all about causing upsets having played a crucial part of dethroning Paris Saint-Germain<\/a> and stealing their French crown.<\/p>\n

At Last Word on Football, we have put together a profile of Turkey ahead of the Euros to make sure you know everything you need to know before the action kicks off.<\/p>\n

Everything You Need to Know About Turkey Ahead of Euro 2020<\/h2>\n

Who is the Coach of the Turkey National Team?<\/h3>\n

The current coach of the national team is \u015eenol G\u00fcne\u015f, who has previously taken Turkey to the highest of heights at the Euros. In 2002, he took the national team to an incredible and unexpected third place finish in the 2002 World Cup. The manager also won two S\u00fcper Lig titles with\u00a0Be\u015fikta\u015f.<\/p>\n

G\u00fcne\u015f\u00a0is an experienced manager who is perfectly capable of providing us all with one of the most exciting underdog stories. Combine his expertise with the current batch of players and Turkey look in a perfect position to perform better than ever at the European Championships.<\/p>\n

Who Has Been Selected in the Turkey Squad for Euro 2020<\/h3>\n

Turkey\u2019s 26-man squad<\/a> includes household names from across Europe\u2019s top leagues, from Juventus defender\u00a0Merih Demiral to Leicester City\u2019s<\/a> \u00c7a\u011flar S\u00f6y\u00fcnc\u00fc. At the back, they are more than well equipped. Going forward, G\u00fcne\u015f\u2018 squad is also better than ever with 18 goal Burak Y\u0131lmaz leading the line- backed by the likes of Cengiz \u00dcnder.<\/p>\n

Turkey seem to tick all boxes when it comes to adequate personnel. Now, it\u2019s just about utilising that personnel.<\/p>\n

Goalkeepers<\/b>: Altay Bay\u0131nd\u0131r (Fenerbah\u00e7e), U\u011furcan \u00c7ak\u0131r (Trabzonspor), Mert G\u00fcnok (\u0130stanbul Ba\u015fak\u015fehir)<\/p>\n

Defenders<\/b>: Kaan Ayhan (Sassuolo), Zeki \u00c7elik (LOSC Lille), Merih Demiral (Juventus), Ozan Kabak (Liverpool), Umut Mera\u015f (Le Havre), Mert M\u00fcld\u00fcr (Sassuolo), \u00c7a\u011flar S\u00f6y\u00fcnc\u00fc (Leicester), R\u0131dvan Y\u0131lmaz (Be\u015fikta\u015f)<\/p>\n

Midfielders<\/b>: Taylan Antalyal\u0131 (Galatasaray), Hakan \u00c7alhano\u011flu (AC Milan), Halil Dervi\u015fo\u011flu (Brentford), \u0130rfan Can Kahveci (Fenerbah\u00e7e), Orkun K\u00f6k\u00e7\u00fc (Feyenoord), Abd\u00fclkadir \u00d6m\u00fcr (Trabzonspor), Dorukhan Tok\u00f6z (Be\u015fikta\u015f), Ozan Tufan (Fenerbah\u00e7e), Okay Yoku\u015flu (West Brom)<\/p>\n

Forwards<\/b>: M. Kerem Akt\u00fcrko\u011flu (Galatasaray), Kenan Karaman (Fortuna D\u00fcsseldorf), Enes \u00dcnal (Getafe), Cengiz \u00dcnder (Leicester), Yusuf Yaz\u0131c\u0131 (LOSC Lille), Burak Y\u0131lmaz (LOSC Lille)<\/p>\n

The Chance for Y\u0131lmaz to Shine<\/h3>\n

Off the back of an incredible title-winning season, Y\u0131lmaz has the perfect chance to shine in front of Europe\u2019s best. The forward could be the key as Turkey look to get themselves past the group stages and into the knockout phase.<\/p>\n

With many putting them down as the ultimate dark horses of the tournament, Turkey will be eager not to disappoint. It could be the tournament to secure many players a top move this summer.<\/p>\n

Key Fixtures<\/h3>\n

In a group with Italy, Wales and Switzerland, Turkey may fancy themselves to finish a strong second place and qualify for the group stages. They start with a tough game against Italy before facing Wales and concluding with a game against Switzerland.<\/p>\n

Turkey v Italy – June 11, 8pm BST<\/p>\n

Turkey v Wales – June 16, 5pm BST<\/p>\n

Switzerland v Turkey – June 20, 5pm BST<\/p>\n

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