Türkiye and Armenia are set to ignite the Yeni Eskişehir Stadium in an electrifying showdown on Friday, as they battle it out in an important EURO 2024 qualifier.
The stakes couldn’t be larger, with Türkiye decided to keep up their stranglehold on the summit of Group D.
Their current 2-0 victory over Wales has left followers buzzing with optimism, and the fiery midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu appears destined to maintain his place within the beginning lineup regardless of a current missed penalty.
However, the gifted Real Madrid teenager, Arda Güler, won’t be gracing the pitch on account of an unlucky harm setback.
On the opposite aspect of the battlefield, the previous Soviet Republic of Armenia aspect is marching in with their spirits excessive after securing back-to-back wins towards Wales and Latvia.
But cracks of their protection are starting to indicate, and with Türkiye’s potent attacking prowess, the chances favor a triumphant dwelling show.
The guests’ Boca Juniors’ ahead, Norberto Briasco Balekian, remains to be nursing his harm.
Crescent-Star talisman
Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s journey to soccer stardom is nothing wanting a outstanding feat.
Born in Germany, he catapulted to prominence by his scintillating performances within the Bundesliga.
An attacking midfield dynamo blessed with impeccable imaginative and prescient and a knack for goal-scoring, Çalhanoğlu lower his enamel at Karlsruher, dazzling with 17 targets in simply 50 league appearances, which promptly earned him a ticket to the Bundesliga with Hamburg.
His stint at Imtech Arena served as a mere steppingstone to better heights.
His dazzling 11-goal debut marketing campaign at Bayer Leverkusen prompted the membership to speculate almost 15 million euro (TL431,826,025) in his companies, a transfer that has proved to be a masterstroke till AC Milan got here knocking.
Now at Inter Milan, Çalhanoğlu’s rise was mirrored within the nationwide colours as nicely, with 5 targets in his first 16 caps for the Turkish nationwide group.
He is poised to change into a real chief for the Crescent-Star aspect within the foreseeable future.
Visitors’ volt
The Armenian footballing saga has its roots entwined with the previous Soviet Union nationwide soccer group till their declaration of independence in 1991.
Swiftly, the Football Federation of Armenia was born in 1992, securing affiliations with FIFA (1992) and UEFA (1993).
Despite boasting abilities like Manchester United ace Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Armenia have but to make a mark on the grand stage of main tournaments.
Mkhitaryan, their crown jewel, shines brightest, although it’s value mentioning the previous Ajax striker, Edgar Manucharyan’s profession is now in its twilight section.
Armenia launched into their worldwide journey with a goalless draw towards Moldova in October 1992.
While their hopes of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2018 had been slim, Armenia did handle to stun Montenegro alongside the way in which.
Clad in purple shirts and shorts at their dwelling floor, the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, the Armenian squad dons white away kits.
With the conflict towards Armenia on the horizon for Friday, the Turkish nationwide soccer group are gearing up for motion.
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) is all set to disclose the roster for this encounter at TFF Riva.
They commenced their preparations on the Camp and Training Facilities on Monday.
Come Wednesday, the Turkish nationwide soccer convoy will embark on their journey to Eskişehir.
Post the Armenia face-off, the Crescent-Stars will set their sights on a pleasant match towards Japan on Tuesday away in Genk, Belgium.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
