Turkey and Vincenzo Montela - everything seemed to be ideal, regardless of the fact that the Italian expert suffered criticism practically from the first day, and then the defeat in Nikšić increased the pressure.
Although he led Turkey to the quarter-finals of the European Championship, and had a good performance in the League of Nations until the last match against Montenegro, it seems that the defeat against the Falcons (3:1) shook Montela's position as a selector.
According to the media from that country, the Football Association of Turkey scheduled a meeting with the legendary striker of Roma after the defeat against Montenegro caused stormy reactions.
"There is an increasing possibility that Montela will be fired," reported "Lider Haber TV".
It is also stated that there is increasing public pressure for one of the domestic coaches to be the next selector. Experienced Fatih Terim, Sergen Jalčın, Ismail Kartal and Ajkut Kodžaman are mentioned among the most serious candidates.
"It is a shame that Turkey, which has 636 coaches, cannot produce its own Montela," said Jilmaz Vural, an expert who has managed many Turkish clubs, otherwise known for his harsh statements.
Montela sat on the Turkish bench for 19 games, during which he recorded nine wins, six losses and four draws, with a goal difference of 28:26, and the Turkish media and the public complain the most about the game without a classic striker.
With the defeat against Montenegro, Turkey missed the opportunity to qualify for the A League of Nations, so it will have to look for a new opportunity for a higher ranking through the playoffs in March 2025.
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