Before the start of the European Championship, experts predicted that Turkey's selection could be one of the most pleasant surprises.
However, the duel with Italy and the 3:0 defeat in the opening game brought Senjol Gunes' company down to earth, so today's (18 p.m.) match against Wales in Baku is of crucial importance for the continuation of the competition.
- I expected a better game against Italy. It was a match below our level. However, regardless of that result, the race continues. We have two more games. It's time to focus on Wales - Guneš said.
Unlike Turkey, Wales won a point (1:1) at the premiere against Switzerland.
- We enter every match with the desire to win. If we beat Turkey, we will have four points - if that is enough to go to the round of XNUMX, then everything is great. If not, we will continue to fight. We respect all the teams from the group, but we are not afraid of anyone - Welsh coach Rob Page is clear.
"Dragons" are aware that Turkey no longer has the right to a setback.
- Before the start of the championship, many saw them as the most pleasant surprise. I don't think much has changed after the first game. We know what to expect - it will be a difficult game - the Wales footballer, Ethan Ampadu, is cautious.
Young Harry Wislon could get a chance.
- We are a team. Each player knows his role. If you are on the bench, then you will support your teammates, who are on the field. The guys who played against Switzerland did a good job. It was a difficult match - said Wilson.
Wales and Turkey played their last match against each other in 1997 in the qualifiers for the World Cup in France. The Turks then celebrated 6:4, and today they would be satisfied with a minimum triumph.
Probable lineups -
Turkey (4-5-1): Cakir - Celik, Demiral, Sojundzu, Umut - Ayhan, Tufan, Calhanoglu, Kahveci, Under - Jilmaz.
Wales (4-2-3-1): Ward - Roberts, Mepham, Rawdon, Davies - Morrell, Allen - Bale, Ramsey, James - Moore.
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