“We have suffered some criticism that was not deserved, and we overcame that. I’m used to pressure, I don’t mind it, but I don’t like when pressure is put on my players”
Turkey’s Cenk Tosun is elated after scoring the winner against Czech Republic. Pic/Getty Images
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella said his team showed that criticism of their Euro 2024 performances was unfair by defeating the Czech Republic 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the last 16.
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Vincenzo Montella
Montella’s side earned a tense victory over the 10-man Czechs to reach the knockout phase of a major tournament for the first time since a run to the Euro 2008 semi-finals. Turkey, who have been roared on by vociferous support in Germany, had struggled in a 3-0 loss to Portugal last time out to put their hopes of qualifying from Group F in peril. “We are always focused and hardworking, we deserve this qualification,” said Italian Montella.
“We have suffered some criticism that was not deserved, and we overcame that. I’m used to pressure, I don’t mind it, but I don’t like when pressure is put on my players.”
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