Turkey manager Vincenzo Montella is leaning towards fielding the same starting XI that secured a resounding 3-1 victory over Georgia in their Euro 2024 opener when they face Portugal on Saturday.

Teenage Duo Impresses, Set to Remain

19-year-old Real Madrid star Arda Güler, who stole the show with a wonder goal, and fellow teenager Kenan Yıldız are likely to retain their spots on the flanks, etching their names further in European Championship history as part of only the second team to field two teenagers in the starting lineup.

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Striker Position Up for Grabs

Baris Yılmaz may keep his place as the central striker, but faces stiff competition from the experienced Cenk Tosun.

Kokcu Over Yazici in the Playmaker Role

Feyenoord’s Orkun Kokcu appears to be the preferred choice over Lille’s Yusuf Yazici in the number 10 role.

Calhanoglu Anchors Midfield

Captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu is expected to continue in a deeper midfield role alongside Kaan Ayhan, though there’s a chance Borussia Dortmund’s Salih Özcan or West Bromwich Albion’s Okay Yokuşlu could replace Ayhan.

Muldür Keeps Right-Back Spot

Mert Müldür, who scored a brilliant goal against Georgia, is likely to retain his position at right-back, lining up alongside Samet Akaydin, Abdulkerim Bardakcı, and Ferdi Kadıoğlu in a four-man defense. This means Zeki Çelik and Merih Demiral will likely have to settle for substitute roles once again.

Possible Lineup:

Gunok; Muldur, Akaydin, Bardakcı, Kadıoğlu; Özcan (Ayhan), Çalhanoğlu; Güler, Kokcu, Yıldız; Yılmaz (Tosun)