On July 6th, in the quarter-finals of the European Championship, Turkey is set to face the Netherlands. Turkish captain Hakan Calhanoglu spoke to the media ahead of the match.
About scoring for Turkey
Calhanoglu: “I know I’m dangerous from outside the box, honestly, at that moment, I wished my teammate would pass it to me, and he did, I capitalized on the opportunity, it was a great shot.”
About the game against the Netherlands
Calhanoglu: “Every game is different. We beat a great Austrian team in the Round of 16, and we hope to win again and make our people and country happy once more – that’s our biggest dream.”
About missing the Austria match due to suspension
Calhanoglu: “I was sad then, but now I’m very happy. The team performed well without me and advanced to the next round.”
About Turkish manager Mancini
Calhanoglu: “I’ve worked with him at AC Milan. He’s open-minded and helps us tactically a lot. We try many different approaches, and he puts a lot of effort and focus into his coaching job. Naturally, the players respect and like him.”
About Turkey’s preparation and mindset
Calhanoglu: “The dressing room atmosphere is fantastic, thanks to the fans’ support. I thank them for the energy they give to the team, and I hope they continue cheering for us during the match. We are always confident and aim to go all the way.”
About Inter Milan teammates in the Dutch squad
Calhanoglu: “I haven’t spoken to them yet. It’s nice to meet Denzel Dumfries and Stefan de Vrij again, but I have great respect for them. Right now, we’re fighting for our respective national teams.”
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