The Future of the National Football Team: Vincenzo Montella's Vision
Technical Director of the National Football Team Vincenzo Montella, has high hopes for the future of Turkish football. In recent statements, he has stated that Turkey's goal of participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is his top priority. In this context, Montella stated that they will take the necessary steps to ensure the team's development and to gain a stronger position in the international arena.
2026 FIFA World Cup Target
Montella said,Our only goal is to participate in the World Cup", he expressed the pressure of not being able to take part in this prestigious tournament for 22 years. As everyone knows, Turkey's football history is full of great successes. However, the disappointments experienced in recent years have left Turkish football in the background. For this reason, Montella, tactical development ve performance of football players By focusing on this, he wants to ensure that the team shines on the world stage again.
Performance and Targets in EURO 2024
The performance at the 2024 European Football Championship (EURO 2024) was an important milestone for the future of the Turkish national team. Montella said, “We reflected the spirit we dreamed of at EURO 2024 on the field", he said, drawing attention to the importance of unity in the team. This unity enabled the players to perform better on the field. On the other hand, UEFA Nations LeagueThe play-off matches against Hungary will also provide a critical opportunity for the team to demonstrate its strength in the international arena.
Performance and Development of Football Players
Montella said,It is very important how our best football players are when they come to the national team.", he said, touching on the importance of the players' form status. In this context, he stated that the performance of each player in the team in their own clubs directly affects the success of the national team. In addition, in order to strengthen the team's structure, a system where different players can score goals emphasized that it has developed.
Arda Güler and Young Talents
Spanish club Real MadridPlaying in Arda Guler, was one of the young talents that caught Montella’s attention. Montella said that Arda “He tried to find a chance to play in a team where competition was highHe added that he supported the development of the young football player by stating that Güler would find more chances in the national team as his fighting power increased.
Technical Level of Turkish Football
Montella also pointed out that the level of football in Turkey needs to improve. Fenerbahce Technical Director Jose MourinhoOn his criticism of Turkish football, “We cannot watch matches with very high technical levels in TurkeyHe stated that this situation is one of the obstacles preventing Turkish football from becoming more competitive in the international arena. He gave examples of matches in countries such as England and Spain, underlining that the level of football in Turkey needs to be raised.
Tactical Approaches and Play Style
Montella, team-oriented tactical approaches " he also elaborated.There will always be a desire to play our own football", he said, emphasizing that the team will remain loyal to its own style of play. In this context, he stated that they will adopt a football approach that is in line with the team's identity. This stands out as a strategy that will enable the team to be more effective in both defense and offense.
As a result
Under the leadership of Vincenzo Montella, the National Football Team is undergoing a significant transformation process both nationally and internationally. The goal of participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup symbolizes the rebirth of Turkish football. Taking the necessary steps to achieve this goal is of critical importance for the future of Turkish football. Montella's vision and the continuous development of the players will bring the National Team to a stronger position in the international arena.
