Mert Gunok says Turkey’s training camp has a great atmosphere ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Austria. Turkey goalkeeper Mert Gunok revealed that. The Turkish team’s camp has a great working atmosphere. And the team is now prepared in every aspect to try to beat Austria in the round of 16 of Football Euro 2024 on Tuesday.
‘I didn’t have the chance to play in Euro 2020. That’s why it was so important to come here. This was my goal and I’m happy to have achieved it.’ said Gunock UFABET
‘From the moment we got together until the start of the group stage, we had a good working atmosphere. Our staff and managers have prepared a good working environment for us here. I can say that we have good cooperation with our coaches.’
The 35-year-old also reflected on the 6-1 defeat to Austria in a friendly in March:
‘I don’t think we should have conceded six goals in that game. But our coach likes to experiment in friendlies, not only with new players but also with tactical plans.’
‘We can safely say that we failed to execute the tactical plan we tried in that game and the goal we conceded was incredibly ill-timed.’
“It doesn’t matter for us if our opponent is Austria or any other country.” Gunock said of facing Austria again on Tuesday. “To be honest, it would be wrong to see this as an opportunity for revenge. Too much ambition can backfire on us. We have to keep our feet on the ground and do everything we can to win this game.”
The Turkish goalkeeper also spoke about the possibility of a penalty shootout: ‘We don’t want the game to go to penalties. But when it comes to penalties, goalkeepers shine and shine. You never know what can happen at that point. Sometimes a player who always shoots on the right can shoot on the left.’
‘That’s why it’s important to be mentally prepared and adapt to game situations.’