Group F of Euro 2024 kicks off on Tuesday evening at Signal-Iduna-Park in Dortmund, featuring a crucial clash between Turkey and Georgia.
Turkey, whose best performance in a European Championship was reaching the semi-finals in 2008, have struggled in recent tournaments, exiting in the group stage in both 2016 and 2020. Despite a strong qualification campaign where they topped Group D ahead of Croatia, recent form has been worrying for Vincenzo Montella’s side, with no wins in their last five matches, including a 2-1 defeat to Poland.
Georgia, on the other hand, is set to make its debut at a major tournament. Willy Sagnol’s team secured their spot in Euro 2024 by overcoming Greece on penalties. Their last match saw them triumph 3-1 over Montenegro in a friendly. The team is led by standout player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli, who has scored 15 goals in 30 appearances for his national side.
Turkey’s squad has faced setbacks with injuries to key players Enes Unal, Caglar Soyuncu, and Ozan Kabak. Hakan Calhanoglu will captain the team, with support from Kerem Akturkoglu and Kenan Yildiz in attack, and Merih Demiral solidifying the defense.
For Georgia, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will be a key figure, alongside Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and veteran defender Guram Kashia. Solomon Kvirkvelia and Otar Kiteishvili are expected to recover from injuries to start the match.
Prediction: Turkey 2-1 Georgia
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