Hakan Çalhanoğlu: I am sure that my country supports me
In the UEFA Champions League final, Inter will face Manchester City at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium tomorrow at 22:00 CET.
The national soccer player Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who plays for Inter, made statements at the pre-match press conference.
Stating that he is very happy that the final will be in Istanbul, Hakan Çalhanoğlu said: “I am proud and happy to play this final in my own country. I am sure that my country supports me. You will not miss your prayers. I hope to be lucky to be the first Turkish footballer to win this trophy. Manchester City is a strong team. We will show our resistance against them. “We want to represent Inter in the best possible way tomorrow night,” he said.
Emphasizing that the Turkish nation will support him tomorrow, Hakan Çalhanoğlu said: “It is a special feeling for me to play here tomorrow night. We want to enjoy it. We have to show our best performance tomorrow night. I know that my entire nation will support me. Perhaps the Turks and the Germans will also support Ilkay. I think he is more special to me. Game for the Turkish team. “I think they’ll pay me tomorrow night,” he said.
“PLAYING IN THE FINAL OF TWO TURKISH PLAYERS IS A PRIDE”
Stating that he did not speak to Turkish-born German footballer İlkay Gündoğan, who plays for Manchester City, before the final, the experienced player said: “They said how much traffic there is until they come here. Istanbul is a big city. When we would talk to our friends from time to time, I would try to tell them about this place. I haven’t talked to Ilkay’s brother yet. I wish you success. An example player. It will be special for both of you. We both have Turkish hearts. I respect everyone’s decision. It is a pride for two Turkish players to play the final,” he said.
Stating that they analyzed Manchester City in the best way, the national footballer said: “We will focus on our own game. We analyze our opponent. We have to show our strength. We will try not to play them. It is a team that plays well with the ball. We have always played well in Champions League matches. That’s why we’ve come this far. I think it will be a good match. “Our goal is to disrupt their game plan,” he said.