Tour message from Ümit National Team before the Czech Republic match

Ümit National Football Team players Yusuf Akçiçek, Ali Habeşoğlu and Ayberk Karapo said that they want to leave the match against the Czech Republic tomorrow with an advantageous score.

Yusuf Akçiçek, Ali Habeşoğlu and Ayberk Karapo made statements to the press at the meeting held at Çaykur Didi Stadium before the match. Coach Egemen Korkmaz could not attend the press conference due to the flu infection he had.

Yusuf Akçiçek stated that tomorrow's match is important and valuable.

"WE ARE AWARE OF HOW IMPORTANT IT IS"

Stating that Ümit National Football Team has the chance to participate in the European Championship after 27 years, Yusuf Akçiçek said, "My teammates and I are aware of how important this match is for us. For this reason, we want to do our best tomorrow and leave the match with a good result in the first round."

Expressing his satisfaction with the interest and support shown to them in Rize, Yusuf said, "They helped us a lot here. First of all, I would like to thank them very much. At the same time, announcements are made in the city. This really motivates us. They say that the stadium will be full. This made us really happy. We would like to thank the people of Rize from here. We have no doubt that they will support us in the best way possible tomorrow. We thank them very much."

"OUR MOTIVATION IS HIGH, WE ARE EXCITED, WE ARE GOOD"

Ali Habeşoğlu emphasized that they were very well prepared for the match and said, "Our motivation is high, we are excited, we are good. Hopefully, together with the people of Rize, we want to get an advantageous score here and go to the away game. From there, we want to pass the tour and return to our country with a good result."

Explaining that he is used to the region because of Trabzonspor, Ali said, "I love Rize and its atmosphere. I hope we will get an advantageous score with our fans."

"WE WANT TO GO TO THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP"

Ayberk Karapo also stated that he played for Çaykur Rizespor one season before and knew the stadium.

Stating that he believes that the people of Rize will create a nice atmosphere in the stands, Ayberk said, "After 27 years, we have a really important opportunity. We want to make the most of it and go to the European Championship. Frankly, we want to get an advantageous score here, win away games and return here."

Referring to the time he spent in Rize, Ayberk Karapo said, "I have spent a year here. I really love the people of Rize, they are all very good people. They will support us in the best way possible. We love them too. I hope we want to win here tomorrow."

"WE WANT TO WIN HERE"

Emphasizing that they have achieved good momentum under the management of coach Egemen Korkmaz, Ayberk said:

"Our coach shows us everything. In fact, it is a very short process for us. We train for three or four days and play in a match. In this short period, our coach shows us everything in the analysis. Our coach showed us everything for this match. We want to do what our coach says and win here."

The first 15 minutes of the training was open to the press. The remaining part of the training continued closed to the press.

Ümit National Football Team will face the Czech Republic in the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifiers play-off round at Çaykur Didi Stadium at 19.00.