Two out injured as Türkiye prepare for Paraguay
Two out injured for Paraguay clash
Türkiye will be without two players through injury when they face Paraguay in their second World Cup group match (3). The names have not been disclosed yet, but the camp confirmed both are ruled out. Your team heads into this one on zero points after the 2–0 loss to Australia. Montella needed a response anyway. Now he has to reshape the squad.
Romanian referee assigned to Türkiye–Paraguay
The referee for the Paraguay match is confirmed (1). No name was published in the announcement, but the official is Romanian. After the Australia defeat drew heavy fire on Montella's game plan, every decision on the pitch will be under the microscope.
European draws set for Wednesday
Three Istanbul clubs learn their European opponents on Wednesday. Beşiktaş will find out their Europa League second qualifying round rival, with the shortlist already known (2). Fenerbahçe and Başakşehir learn their paths in the Champions League and Conference League respectively the same day (5).
Fan-reaktioner
The mood was electric before the Australia match. Fans on Reddit described the moment the Turkish squad arrived in Vancouver as the instant the World Cup felt real, one supporter called it exciting and big, adding a heartfelt "Teşekkür!" See the thread
Sources
- 1. sabah.com.tr — SON DAKİKA | Türkiye-Paraguay maçının hakemi belli oldu!
- 2. hurriyet.com.tr — Beşiktaş'ın Avrupa Ligi'ndeki muhtemel rakipleri kesinleşti! Kura çekimi yarın
- 3. hurriyet.com.tr — Türkiye-Paraguay maçı öncesi sakatlık gelişmesi! 2 isim olmayacak
- 5. hurriyet.com.tr — Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş ve Başakşehir'in rakipleri belli oluyor!