Montella risks dismissal? What's happening behind the scenes in Turkey after their quick elimination from the World Cup

Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella

Vincenzo Montella's future as Turkey coach has been put in doubt during this World Cup. According to Italian media reports, the Italian coach is close to leaving his post following the tensions and uncertainties that have recently accompanied the Turkish camp.

The Italian sports daily "La Gazzetta dello Sport" writes that the situation has become delicate and that Montella's dismissal remains a concrete possibility that is being considered by the leaders of the Turkish Football Federation.

However, according to the same sources, the Federation does not intend to make a hasty decision. Turkish officials are carefully analyzing the latest developments and evaluating all options before determining the coach's fate.

The coming hours and days are expected to be decisive for Montella's future. It remains to be seen whether he will continue to lead Turkey in this World Cup or whether the management will decide to end their collaboration with the Italian coach.

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