Montella Asserts Guler Was Unfit for Play in Portugal’s Crushing Defeat
Vincenzo Montella staunchly defended his choice to bench Arda Guler in the clash with Portugal, citing the young star's lack of fitness as the culminating factor in Turkiye's 3-0 thumping.
Despite his dazzling performance in the initial match against Georgia, Guler warmed the bench in Dortmund, entering the fray only in the last 20 minutes during his nation's setback.
A standout moment from the Real Madrid whiz came when he netted a spectacular long-distance goal in their 3-1 triumph, etching his name as the youngest…