Turkey boss Montella has expressed a cautious but firm attitude towards the upcoming Europa League group stage. On June 19 at 0:00 GMT, Turkey will face Georgia in a match of great importance for Turkey.
In the pre-match conference, Montella began by saying that it was an honor to play in Germany and that he was looking forward to showing the Turkish team's strengths in front of a large number of fans. However, he is also well aware that Georgia is not an easy opponent to deal with. He described Georgia as a difficult team to assess and expected them to show great motivation and fighting spirit in the match.
Montella emphasized that the game will not be easy and that the Turkish team will have to remain patient and organized. He mentioned that soccer is what they have been playing since they were young and this passion for it has lasted for years. Now that they have come together for the same dream, they must give their best to achieve this goal.
Moreover, Montella candidly admitted that the Turkish team has never won its first match in the final round. However, he quoted a famous saying: "There is always a first time for everything". This quote reveals his confidence and determination for his team to break this record. He said that the Turkish team has prepared well for this match and will make sure to stay organized during the match, which they will undoubtedly aim to win in the end.
