The most valuable players left out of Sergen Yalçın's first squad
The most valuable name missing from the Türkiye national team's squad for the matches against Belgium and France was €75 million Kenan Yıldız, who was not called up due to injury.
The Türkiye national team's provisional squad for the crucial UEFA Nations League matches against Belgium and France has been announced. The absence of several important names from the first squad selected by head coach Sergen Yalçın since taking charge drew attention. The most valuable player left off the list was Kenan Yıldız, who did not receive a call-up because of an injury.
The 21-year-old Juventus star, who has a market value of €75 million, was followed by Kerem Aktürkoğlu at €18 million and Yusuf Akçiçek at €14 million. Braga's Demir Ege Tıknaz and Lille's Başar Önal, each with a market value of €10 million, also stood out among those who failed to make the squad. Semih Kılıçsoy, Ümit Akdağ and Mert Müldür were the other players not called up. Göztepe's Arda Okan Kurtulan, who has a market value of €8 million, was reportedly unable to be included in the squad because the official paperwork was not completed in time.
İrfan Can Kahveci's form was not enough
İrfan Can Kahveci, who has produced consistent and impressive performances for Fenerbahçe this season, also missed out on Sergen Yalçın's selection. The experienced 31-year-old had contributed directly to 8 goals, with 5 goals and 3 assists in the 17 matches he has played. Among those left out, Mert Müldür attracted attention in sporting circles with a pointed social media post shared immediately after the decision was announced.