Fenerbahçe Players Deliver Standout Performances for National Teams
Fenerbahçe’s star players, who were sent to their national teams, delivered outstanding performances after their first matches.
While İrfan Can helped keep the Turkish national team at the top, 38-year-old Edin Dzeko stole the spotlight with his goal against Germany. Even a world-famous star couldn’t remain indifferent to the Bosnian striker’s performance after the match.
Fenerbahçe, known for setting records with the players it sends to national teams, saw impressive performances in the matches played the previous evening. Here are the details…
Among the Turkish national team players from the Yellow-Navy Blue squad, Mert Müldür showed a strong performance during his time on the field in the Montenegro match. However, the greatest success came from İrfan Can Kahveci, who is typically used as a substitute at Fenerbahçe.
Winning Goal from İrfan Can!
Coming on in the 62nd minute, replacing Yunus Akgün, Kahveci ensured Turkey’s continued leadership in Group 4 of the UEFA Nations League B. He reacted quickly to a ball that bounced off the post from Kenan Yıldız, following build-up play by Arda Güler and Hakan Çalhanoğlu. İrfan’s energetic play, crowned with a goal, significantly boosted his morale and motivation. The successful player is now focused on the upcoming match against Iceland.
Dzeko Shines Against Germany
Meanwhile, despite having requested to step down from national duties, Fenerbahçe captain Edin Dzeko continued his goal-scoring streak with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The star striker netted a brilliant goal in Bosnia’s 2-1 home loss.
“He’s an Incredible Player”
Germany national team veteran Antonio Rüdiger also praised the Fenerbahçe forward after the match, saying, “He’s an incredible player. A fantastic player.” Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe’s Szymanski, who got injured during Poland’s national team camp, was not risked in the match against Portugal but is expected to feature in the squad for the game against Croatia.
