In an interview with Bild, Turkey’s coach, Stefan Kuntz, discussed Real Madrid’s new signing Arda Güler. In statements quoted by Relevo, he stated: “They treat him like Messi, but he is not Messi yet.”
It’s an unusual thing to say about one of his youngest talents, and when speaking about a new Real Madrid player, he could have chosen Cristiano Ronaldo as a reference rather than the Barcelona great.
There is, nevertheless, some logic behind Kuntz’s unusual remark. He wants to minimize his expectations and maintain a sense of serenity before Güler’s arrival.
Turkey’s manager believes that critics, fans, and even coaches have set unrealistic expectations for the 18-year-old. Kuntz stated that the young signing “still needs to work on his strength and physique.” “Talent is not enough.”
In his interview, Kuntz gave a lot of constructive criticism and lowered expectations, but he also praised Güler, saying, “He has an extraordinary talent, good technique, a good pass, a very good sense of space, and knows exactly where to run.” “He has his own perspective on football.” Only time will tell how Real Madrid’s latest signing will perform, but he has sparked a lot of interest.
