TFF gives update on Orkun Kökçü: Uncertain for France clash
Turkey international Orkun Kökçü missed another national team training session due to persistent toe pain ahead of the France match.
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has provided an update on the injury situation within the national team ahead of Turkey's UEFA Nations League Group 1 match against France, scheduled for Friday, September 25 in Kocaeli. According to the statement, Orkun Kökçü was unable to take part in today's training due to ongoing pain in his toe. The Beşiktaş midfielder's fitness is being closely monitored as the squad finalizes preparations for the France fixture.
According to reports, the 25-year-old's chances of featuring against France appear slim. Kökçü is said to be suffering from significant pain in his toe, which has kept him training separately from the rest of the squad. The national team's coaching staff will continue to assess his condition in the days leading up to the match.
There was more encouraging news elsewhere in the camp at the TFF Hasan Doğan National Teams Training and Education Facilities. Demir Ege Tıknaz, who missed the previous session due to his travel schedule, along with the mildly injured Deniz Gül, Muhammed Şengezer and Yunus Akgün, all returned to training with the rest of the squad today. This suggests the fitness situation elsewhere in the squad has improved.
Separately, it was announced that Mustafa Eskihellaç has been added to the national team's provisional squad. Turkey continue their preparations for the France match, which kicks off at 21:45. Orkun Kökçü has enjoyed a strong season for Beşiktaş, netting four goals and providing four assists in 12 appearances.
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