After a disappointing run of form in their last few matches, Turkey will be looking to turn things around in their Euro 2024 opener against debutant Georgia. Coach Vincenzo Montella will have to rely on a mix of experienced players and young talent like Arda Guler to secure a positive result. Georgia, who qualified for the tournament for the first time in their history, will be eager to make their mark and are riding high on confidence after a successful playoff match against Greece. Led by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze, the Crusaders are looking strong and hoping to continue their good form after a convincing 3-1 victory against Montenegro in their last friendly.
Georgia and Turkey Set to Clash in Euro 2024 Opener
After a disappointing run of form in their recent matches, the Turkish national football team will be looking to turn things around when they face debutant Georgia in their Euro 2024 opener. Coach Vincenzo Montella will have to rely on a mix of experienced players and young talent like Arda Guler to secure a positive result.
Georgia, who qualified for the tournament for the first time in their history, will be eager to make their mark and are riding high on confidence after a successful playoff match against Greece. Led by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze, the Crusaders are looking strong and hoping to continue their good form after a convincing 3-1 victory against Montenegro in their last friendly.
Background
Georgia and Turkey have met on eight previous occasions, with Turkey holding a 5-2-1 record. Their most recent encounter was in 2020, which Turkey won 2-1.
Turkey has a long and proud history in international football, having reached the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup and the quarter-finals of the 2008 European Championship. However, they have struggled in recent years, failing to qualify for the last two major tournaments.
Georgia, on the other hand, is a relative newcomer to the international stage. They only gained FIFA membership in 1992 and have never qualified for a major tournament before. However, they have shown great promise in recent years, winning the UEFA Nations League C in 2022.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who is Georgia's star player?
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is Georgia's most talented player. The 21-year-old winger has been in excellent form for Napoli this season, scoring 10 goals in 19 Serie A appearances.
2. Who is Turkey's coach?
Vincenzo Montella is Turkey's coach. The 48-year-old Italian was appointed in 2022 and has a history of success at club level, having won the Coppa Italia with Roma in 2010.
3. What is the capacity of the stadium that will host the match?
The match will be played at the new Tbilisi Stadium, which has a capacity of 55,000.
4. How can I watch the match?
The match will be broadcast live on UEFA.tv and on various local TV channels across Europe.
5. What are the odds on Georgia winning the match?
Georgia are the underdogs for the match, with odds of around 5/1 to win. Turkey are the favorites at odds of around 1/2.
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