DORTMUND, Germany : Turkey's teenage winger Arda Guler was the star of his side's opening Euro 2024 win over Georgia, scoring the crucial goal in a thrilling 3-1 win, but may not be fit enough to start against Portugal on Saturday, coach Vincenzo Montella said.
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Group F - Turkey v Georgia - Dortmund BVB Stadion, Dortmund, Germany - June 18, 2024 Turkey's Arda Guler celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File PhotoDORTMUND, Germany : Turkey's teenage winger Arda Guler was the star of his side's opening Euro 2024 win over Georgia, scoring the crucial goal in a thrilling 3-1 win, but may not be fit enough to start against Portugal on Saturday, coach Vincenzo Montella said.
His goal also made Guler the youngest player to score on his European Championship debut at the age of 19 years and 114 days, beating the record set by Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2004 before Guler was born. Turkey's concerns are not limited to their attacking abilities, however, with tournament debutants Georgia seemingly able to play through their midfield and defence at will.
Dortmund's BVB Stadion is expected to once again provide what is effectively a home match for Turkey, after a thunderous atmosphere for the game against Georgia.
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