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National team statement from Berke Özer: 'I talked to Sergen Yalçın'

Lille's uniform keeper announced his meetings with the coach and his request to return to the national team

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Berke Özer, who plays for Lille, announced to beIN SPORTS that he wants to wear the jersey of the National Football Team again.
The goalkeeper thanked Sergen Yalçın for his support and is expected to be included in the candidate squad to be announced on Friday, November 6.

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Why It Matters

Berke Özer is a forward who plays for Lille. Sergen Yalçın, as the National Team Coach, stated that the previous problems with Berke Özer were not something that could not be solved and that the players would not be punished for making mistakes.

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Berke Özer, who plays for Lille, said that he wants to wear the jersey of the National Football Team again.

Making special statements to beIN SPORTS, the successful goalkeeper thanked the new boss of the National Team, Sergen Yalçın, for his support and said, "Unwanted things have happened before, but it will be a great chance for me to work with Sergen Hodja. I hope it will be a great start for all of us. His support is very important to me. I hope we will represent our country in the best way."

"SERGEN YALÇIN WAS BY ME"

Explaining the details of his meeting with Sergen Yalçın, Berke Özer said, "We had already met before. When we talked today, he was on my side in the same way. It is very important for a football player to have someone with you rather than performance. I told him that I am ready for whatever I need to do on my side. Of course, the final decision is our coach's."

26-year-old Gloves made the following statements about the previous experiences in the national team:

"No matter what, I never talked about this process. Things that did not happen were written. Even if it harmed me, I remained silent. Whether it was right or wrong, I did not get involved in any discussions. No matter what, I supported the technical team there. I hope I can get the national jersey again."

WHAT DID SERGEN YALÇIN SAY?

National Team Coach Sergen Yalçın used the following statements about Berke Özer:

"There have been some problems with Berke Özer before, but these are not things that cannot be solved. These are young kids, they can make mistakes. I don't think it will be very difficult."

"I will talk to Berke. Of course he will come, why shouldn't he come? There will be no problem. These are our children, we will have the necessary conversation. If there is something he needs to apologize for, he will apologize. We will solve it."

"We will not punish players just because they made mistakes."

CANDIDATE SQUAD WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY

Sergen Yalçın will announce the A National Team squad on Friday, November 6. Berke Özer is also expected to be in the squad.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Berke Özer may take part in the candidate squad that will be announced on Friday, November 6.
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Open Questions

Whether Berke Özer will be in the candidate squad or not?
Whether the request to wear the national jersey will be accepted or not