Austria is the favourite within the duel with Turkey, the previous ÖFB staff participant with Turkish roots advised the APA – Austria Press Company. “That is clear while you end first in a bunch with France and the Netherlands,” defined the Viennese. Kavlak was impressed by the Austrians’ efficiency to this point on the EURO.
The previous Besiktas captain sees the statements made following the opening defeat in opposition to France as proof of the speedy improvement of the ÖFB gamers. “Previously, we might have gladly taken a 0:1 defeat in opposition to France, however following this recreation everybody was disenchanted. You possibly can see that so much has modified of their minds.”
“It will possibly go very far”
That is why Austria can nonetheless be anticipated to do properly on the EURO. “It will possibly go very far,” predicted Kavlak. The latest successes are carefully linked to staff supervisor Ralf Rangnick, stated the 35-year-old, stressing that the German has instilled far more in his staff than simply taking part in in opposition to the ball. “I believe that’s usually portrayed incorrectly in public. We do not simply play urgent and await errors, we additionally play very well with the ball.”
The Turks felt this final March. Austria’s 6-1 pleasant win on the Happel Stadium didn’t fairly mirror the course of the sport, “however the victory was properly deserved,” stated Kavlak.
The Turkish staff boss Vincenzo Montella was criticized by the media on the time, and the Italian is presently dealing with loads of criticism – unjustly, in Kavlak’s opinion. For example, he cited the bullying allegations in opposition to Montella in reference to younger star Arda Güler. “That was fully blown out of proportion,” defined Kavlak.
“You possibly can see how this impacts the gamers”
The 31-time staff participant – he scored his solely aim for the ÖFB choice in 2012 in opposition to Turkey – sees numerous feedback within the media and social networks as a serious downside for the Turkish staff. “(Hakan) Calhanoglu had tears in his eyes at a press convention following the defeat in opposition to Portugal as a result of he was brutally criticized. You possibly can see how this impacts the gamers. You can even see on the pitch that this strain inhibits them. After the Czechs’ 1:1, each easy ball was a serious problem for ten minutes.”
The two-1 win and second place within the group have calmed the state of affairs down, which is why Kavlak believes the Turks can pull off a shock on Tuesday. “The psychological facet and the ambiance within the stadium will even play a task.” Nonetheless, the absence of the suspended Calhanoglu is undoubtedly a drawback. “He’s an absolute key participant, filled with confidence following profitable the championship with Inter Milan.”
Highlights: Czech Republic – Türkiye 1:2
In distinction to the midfield strategist, the previous Fast participant Mert Müldür can be utilized. Kavlak, who ended his work as assistant coach of Fast’s U16 a number of weeks in the past, is aware of the Vienna native from his time in Hütteldorf and described him as a “prime man who’s in prime kind”. Kavlak can see this for himself on web site – he will probably be sitting within the stadium in Leipzig.