From the special reporter "Vijesti"
The toughest rival in the group, the national team that wowed at the European Championship during the summer and the noisy fans from the stadium "19. May"... All that awaits Montenegro (even in October) on the sultry coast of the Black Sea, but the selector Robert Prosinecki wants the "falcons" to play football even when it's difficult.
- We know who they have and how they play, but we are not going to defend ourselves at any time - said the Croatian expert before the match with Turkey in the B League of Nations, which will be played in Samsun tonight from 20.45:XNUMX our time, and an hour later local time.
Montenegro has no points after two rounds, Turkey has collected four - it is not difficult to conclude who is the favorite and who has less pressure.
- Certainly, Turkey is the favorite, especially at home. We will try to match her in midfield, where everything starts. When we have the ball in our possession to try to create something. It won't be easy at all, but the boys are aware of how strong a game awaits us. In any case, you have to have a bit of luck for everything - added the legendary Croatian footballer.
Evident pressure and fear from League C
Montenegro may have deserved more during the September actions, especially in the rainy Nikšić against Wales, but two defeats and zero points somehow create an atmosphere that the Falcons have to fix everything against the quarter-finalists of the last Euro.
- The pressure is evident when you lose two games in a row - the points go away, and there are not many games left, plus there is a danger of being relegated to the C League - added Prosinečki.
This time the result is much more important than the impression that Montenegro will leave on the field.
- We need points - if you play well and don't win, then it's worth nothing - the Montenegrin coach is clear.
Turkey has a phenomenal midfield led by Inter's ace Hakan Calhanoglu, but also young hopes like those of Juventus Kenan Yildiz and Real's Arda Guler.
On the other hand, the question is whether Prosinečki will be able to count on the main assets in the middle - especially since it is not known whether Marko Jankovic be ready to run on the field after an injury.
- It's a big problem for us, because it's about a player who means a lot to us. We will see in training how he will be, but I hope he will be in the protocol, since he is one of our best midfielders. I hope that maybe he will enter in the rest of the game - explained Prosinečki.
They got a lot with Montel
During the last twenty years, football in Turkey has "exploded", there have been many great generations, but the one he is leading Vincenzo Montella and which tomorrow will stand opposite Montenegro, seems like an ideal combination of experienced masters and young supertalents.
- It really is a super generation, there are many young and quality players, who play in big clubs, and they got a lot with Montel. In short - an excellent national team, and it showed at the Euro that it can play with everyone. They will also have a lot of support, and they use it very well.
He continued in a similar vein…
- With Montel, aggressiveness and a good armosphere arrived, which is a prerequisite for a good result. They are eager to prove themselves, it is a big nation with a large number of players, but also a strong league, which is very important.
He turned to his players once more:
- It is up to us to give the maximum. As before, we have problems with injuries, but whoever plays will have to give their best in a great atmosphere - concluded Prosinečki.
Nikić's debut in a hellish atmosphere
The day before the match, according to the already established custom, the Montenegrin coach Robert Prosinečki announced the composition of the "falcons", with the fact that this time he surprised many.
Talented goalkeeper Igor Nikić the first match in the national team will be played on a big stage, in a hellish atmosphere prepared by Turkish fans - an ideal moment to show that the future is Montenegro.
- I have decided on certain changes for which the time is slowly coming - said Prosinečki.
Thus, the composition of Montenegro will consist of: Nikić - Marušić, Vujačić, Šipčić, Vukčević - Kuč, Jovović, Bakić - Camaj, Jovetić, Krstović.
Kuč is looking forward to full stands and
Together with Prosinečki, he also appeared at the press conference Edwin Kuch - a guy who has recovered from injury and is ready to fight big battles with the masters of Turkey in the middle of the field.
- Full stands? It is not the first time that we play in such an environment, we know that Turkey is a country that loves football and we are looking forward to the fact that the stands will be full - said Kuč.
And our midfielder wants to win.
- I hope we will reach her. We are aware that a difficult game awaits us, Turkey showed that it has a great generation, it showed it at the Euro. Surely it will be easier for them at home. After two defeats, we have to show that we have quality and do everything to get a favorable result - says Kuč.
The player from Nefçi will have the opportunity to compete with the masters from the midfield of Turkey, such as Hakan Calhanoglu, Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz, Orkan Kogdzu, the slightly more offensive Kerem Akturkoglu...
"We are aware that Turkey has a great generation, players in the biggest European clubs and it will be a challenge for me - we are looking forward to a full stadium and there is no need to be afraid or to feel pressure. If it's our day we can achieve a positive result," Kuc said. .
Montela appreciates the Falcons: A dangerous and quality rival
The coach of Turkey Vincenzo Montela received a lot of nice words from Robert Prosinecki, and it was similar when the Italian expert spoke about our selection.
- Montenegro is a very high-quality national team. The results she achieved in the first two games were not according to her expectations - in the first she conceded two cheap goals, and in the second she was behind Wales from the start. She didn't make up for it until the end of the match - said Montela and added.
- It is certainly a dangerous rival, who has our great respect. We want to prepare in the best possible way to achieve the result we need.
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