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Salih Özcan: Orkun Kökçü got by on pills and injections

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This story is from 25 September 2026.

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Türkiye national team player Salih Özcan said that Orkun Kökçü, who has an injury, played through pain in recent matches and got by on pills and injections ahead of the France match.

The national team will face France tomorrow in Kocaeli in Group 1 of the UEFA Nations League A. Speaking at the press conference, Özcan said they were demoralized after the World Cup and that they 'wanted to turn over a new leaf'.

Salih Özcan: Orkun Kökçü got by on pills and injections
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  1. Uğurcan Çakır sent off in France match In Türkiye's 1-0 defeat to France, Uğurcan Çakır was sent off in the 86th minute after a VAR review. Altay Bayındır came on in the goalkeeper's place.
  2. Montella says they can compete with everyone after France defeat The national football team lost 1-0 to France at home in the UEFA Nations League A. Head coach Vincenzo Montella said, 'This match showed that we can compete with everyone.'
  3. Salih Özcan: Orkun Kökçü got by on pills and injections Türkiye national team player Salih Özcan said that Orkun Kökçü, who has an injury, played through pain in recent matches and got by on pills and injections ahead of the France match.
  4. Zidane says Türkiye will cause them problems French national team coach Zinedine Zidane said Türkiye will cause them problems. Zidane also praised Arda Güler.
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