Arda Guler played the entire ninety minutes of Turkey’s shocking 3-1 loss to Montenegro in their last group match in the Nations League.
In the Nations League group stage final, Türkiye unexpectedly fell short against Montenegro 1-3. Despite the disappointing outcome, Arda Guler made an impression as an offensive midfielder with a comparatively strong performance.
Coach Vincenzo Montella trusted Real Madrid’s young talent to start and play the entire ninety minutes, unlike the circumstances at the club.
He was the standout player for Türkiye, according to Sofascore, with 76 touches and a 91% pass accuracy percentage (49/54). Three crucial passes were made by the 18-year-old, giving his colleagues one delicious opportunity.
Arda Guler participated in the entire 90-minute game against Montenegro.
In addition, Arda Guler made eight long passes, seven of which were accurate, demonstrating his versatility as a player. He won 6/7 duels and attempted to dribble past opponents twice, with one attempt successful.
The Turkish player was still not very efficient at finishing, though. Only one of his five attempts was on target. Montenegro’s objective was not threatened by the remaining actions.
Turkey is still one point behind Wales in the standings despite the loss. The outstanding promise of this young prodigy was further validated by Arda Guler’s performance.
As his inventiveness and impact become more apparent, Arda Guler is expected to play a significant role in the Turkish team’s upcoming seasons. In addition, despite frequently being benched at Real Madrid, he draws interest from numerous elite teams.