The Turkish camp before their all-important semifinal against Germany
After an inspiring performance against a strong Croatian side, Turkey will be looking forward to repeat the feat against Germany, who everyone believe will take the cup home after Holland were sent packing by the Russians.
Apart from a strong attack and defense of the German side, there are several injury worries clouding the Turkish camp. They were able to field only 15 fit players for their tie against the Croatians. Now with three of them having received the second yellow cards of the tournament, Turkish will have only 12 available players for their semifinal clash.
Nihat Kahveci along with Tumer Metin, Emre Belozoglu and Servet Cetin are all serving injuries and will probably miss the game. Again with Emre Gungor already out of EURO 2008, Turkish coach Fatih Terim will only be comfortable, if the suspension on their goal keeper is lifted after they made an appeal against it.
Terim has already refused calling up replacement for their injured lot. Even if he desired to rig in changes, this is the final moment to take the necessary step by communicating with UEFA. William Gaillard, Communication Director of UEFA confirmed that a team can call up for an urgent meeting, if they only have 8 players available to them. Again, he also said that there was no communication made to him by the Turkish camp till date for taking action in this regard.
The probable inclusion in the team from the previous game will be of Colin-Kazim Richards (Fenerbahce forward) & Mehmet Aurelio, midfielder who is returning to action after serving a suspension giving Terim some of a fight in their tie against the Germans.
