Turkey will face Austria in the upcoming UEFA Europa League one-eighth final on July 3, Beijing time. Before the match, Turkish player Bertu Yildirim attended the conference and expressed his expectation and confidence in the match.
Yildirim began by talking about his dream in the tournament. He said that when the team decided to participate in such an international tournament, they set the goal of giving their best. After experiencing the atmosphere of the tournament and the passion of the fans, they couldn't help but start imagining the glory of winning the title. After emerging from the group, the team has been in excellent form, which has given them the confidence to go all the way to the end. Yildirim emphasized that there is no absolute favorite in a single game and they believe they can reach the final and realize the team's dream.
He went on to talk about his role and mentality in the team. Yildirim said that although he may not have many opportunities to play yet, he will cherish every opportunity to train and play. He believes that as long as the team is able to achieve victory, his efforts will be worthwhile. At the same time, he is proud to represent Turkey in such a big tournament.
Talking about the match against Austria, Yildirim said that the team is well prepared. They had played a warm-up match against the Austrians, and although the result was unsatisfactory, it also inspired them to be more motivated. Yildirim sees the match as an opportunity for "revenge" and has a lot to take back from the Austrians. He believes that the team's inner emotions will be on full display in the game and they will give their best to win.
Finally, Yildirim also spoke about the impact that manager Montella has had on the team. He said that Montella brought a different style to the team and that he benefited from it as a striker. Regarding the 4-6-0 tactic used by the team, Yildirim said that it is a challenging and risky tactic set by the coach, but the team will do their best to implement it in the game. He believes that under Montella's leadership, the team will be able to play at its best and bring exciting games to the fans.
