Sergen Yalçın to Berke Özer: The door is open

Sergen Yalçın was appointed head coach of the A National Team after the parting of ways with Vincenzo Montella. Following the signing ceremony at the TFF facilities in Riva, the 53-year-old coach officially took up his post.

Yalçın answered questions from members of the press. The experienced coach, who had earlier said he would call and speak with goalkeeper Berke Özer, announced that this conversation has taken place. According to Yalçın, players can make mistakes from time to time. The head coach said Berke Özer is eager to join the national team, and stressed that winning young players back is part of their duties.

Berke Özer had announced that he left the camp of his own accord after the World Cup Qualifiers match between Bulgaria and Türkiye. The TFF, in its statement, said the goalkeeper had not been included in the matchday squad and had left the camp without permission from the technical staff.

The 26-year-old goalkeeper, however, maintained that he left with the knowledge and permission of the technical and administrative staff. Yalçın's words showed that the door for Özer to return to the national team is open.