Turkey's National Team Begins Training in the US
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Turkish national football team held its first training session in the United States in Miami.
- Coach Vincenzo Montella led the session, which included warm-ups and running, with the first 15 minutes open to the press.
- Several players worked separately due to ongoing treatment or individual training plans.
The Turkish national football team has begun its preparations in the United States, holding its first training session in Miami. The team arrived from Istanbul and commenced their workout at the Florida Blue Training Center, home to Inter Miami FC.
Under the guidance of head coach Vincenzo Montella, the initial 15 minutes of the training session were accessible to the press. The team focused on warm-up exercises and running. It was reported that tactical drills took place during the portion of the session closed to media.
Several players followed individualized training regimens. Ferdi Kadฤฑoฤlu continued his recovery treatment separately from the main group. Kerem Aktรผrkoฤlu participated in the warm-up with the team before moving to individual exercises. Kenan Yฤฑldฤฑz trained individually in the gym at the team hotel.
Officials from the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), including President ฤฐbrahim Ethem Hacฤฑosmanoฤlu and Vice President Mecnun Otyakmaz, observed the training. Hidayet Tรผrkoฤlu, President of the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF), also attended the session. The team is preparing for its second friendly match before the championship, scheduled against Venezuela on June 7.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.