Nihat Kahveci Evaluates the Belgium Match: Praises Arda Güler

The Turkish national football team lost 2-1 to Belgium at İzmir Gürsel Aksel Stadium in its 5th match in Group 1 of the UEFA Nations League A League. The Turks took the lead in the 20th minute with a free kick from Arda Güler, struck from around 30 meters. Belgium then took control with goals from Kevin De Bruyne in the 27th minute and Charles De Ketelaere in the 30th minute. Türkiye has failed to earn points in the five matches it has played in the group.

Nihat Kahveci, who analyzed the match on Kontraspor, said Arda Güler played very effectively throughout the match. Kahveci said, "Arda played really well the whole match, he was very effective, but he scored such a free kick, a brilliant goal from long range." The commentator also stressed that Arda needs better support and should be used correctly.

Kahveci drew attention to the goals Belgium scored in a short space of time. Saying, "Conceding 2 goals in 3 minutes defensively is very painful at these levels," Kahveci reminded viewers that only one win had been taken in the last eight official matches, with seven of them ending in defeat. Kahveci said, "This A League was tough for us. This A League chews up players and chews up coaches. We are saddened."

Kahveci also shared his views on the attack. Arguing that Deniz Gül, who came on as a substitute, played better than Enes Ünal, who started in the starting XI, Kahveci said, "We can't be angry at anyone here, because no homegrown strikers are coming through in Türkiye."