The curtain rises Euro 2024 also for Türkiye And Georgia, ready to battle on the first day of Group F. Both teams arrive at the match with different ambitions and motivations, but with the desire to leave their mark on the tournament. It will be a challenge in the match between two talented number 10s: Çalhanoğlu, master of dead balls, and Kvaratskhelia, unpredictable dribbler. Who will be able to take their team by the hand and lead them to victory? Turkey will have to be careful not to underestimate their opponent, while Georgia will have to make the most of their opportunities and try to surprise the Turkish defense. The last precedent between the two teams dates back to 2012, but a lot has changed since then. Georgia has grown and presents itself at the European Championship with a young and talented team, led by an expert coach like Sagnol. Turkey, for its part, has the experience and quality to get through the group stage, but will have to demonstrate that it has overcome the difficult moment. The game is played at 6pm at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund.
HOW TURKEY ARRIVES – Turkey is approaching its debut in Euro 2024 with the aim of breaking a five-match win drought. Despite the lackluster period of form, the team led by Vincenzo Montella can count on a mix of young talents and experts such as Hakan Calhanoglu, Inter’s leading light and master of dead balls. The absence of some key players due to injury does not discourage the coach, who aims to get through the group stage and bring joy to the Turkish fans. Turkey will line up with a 4-2-3-1, relying on the experience of Cakir between the posts and the defensive solidity of Kadioglu, Akaydin, Bardakci and Ozkacar. In the midfield, Ozcan and Kokcu will have the task of dictating the pace of the game, while in the attacking midfield Kahveci, Calhanoglu and Akturkoglu will try to trigger the lone striker Yilmaz.
HOW GEORGIA ARRIVES – Georgia enters the European Championship on the wave of enthusiasm for the historic qualification, obtained thanks to the victory on penalties against Greece in the play-off. The team led by Willy Sagnol, former full-back for Bayern Munich and the French national team, does not want to be a simple extra and aims to surprise their opponents. Georgia’s undisputed star is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a Napoli talent who enchanted Serie A with his play. Coach Sagnol will rely on his creativity and unpredictability to put the Turkish defense in difficulty. Georgia will line up with a 3-5-2, with Mamardashvili between the posts and a defense made up of Kverkvelia, Kashia and Dvali. In midfield, Shengelia, Kiteishvili, Kochorashvili, Chakvetadze and Kakabadze will have the task of recovering balls and relaunching the action, while in attack Mikautadze and Kvaratskhelia will try to exploit every opportunity to score.