‘They’re men, not robots’: Turkiye coach tells critics to get off players’ backs after backlash to Australia defeat (opens original article in a new tab)

Turkiye coach Vincenzo Montella defended his players after a World Cup defeat to Australia, saying young players were demoralized by harsh criticism and need more support.

• Turkiye coach Vincenzo Montella criticized harsh post-defeat criticism affecting young players' morale
• Montella emphasized players are human, not robots, and need support after World Cup loss to Australia
• Turkiye faces critical match against Paraguay with tournament implications