Arda Is Life! :3 July 2024

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Turkey held on against Ralf Ragnick’s men to reach the QF of Euro 2024. Arda Guler was on set-piece duty with captain Calhanoglou not available for the game. The youngster once again looked very comfortable in deadball situations, taking both corners from which Turkey scored their goals.

Deployed as a false 9, he was always looking to find space and help his team control the ball. He also worked tirelessly off the ball. Often dropping deep to help out his teammates to disrupt Austria’s possession. Another enocuraging performance from the Turk. Anything is possible when they face the Dutch in the QF.. Arda will have yet another chance to shine on the big stage.

There is always something undeniable about the courage to dare to reach the extraordinary. It often mimics delusion. Nobody can see a way out but the faithful find it in themselves to make away. Arda Guler fits right in at the Bernabeu. Talent is never enough, you need to have courage and he’s got that in spades.

UP NEXT

In the word’s of Toni Kroos.. Now the real competition starts. All teams are 3 matches away from the cup. So close, yet so far. France, Germany, Spain, England were largely touted as favourites and have all made it into the last 8.

Pick your winners!

Germany v Spain

France v Portugal

England v Switzerland

Netherlands v Turkey