MERIH DEMIRAL NEWS

UEFA suspends Turkey player Demiral for 2 games for making nationalistic gesture at Euro 2024 UEFA has suspended Turkey player Merih Demiral for two matches for making a controversial hand gesture at the European Championship

JULY 6 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Euro 2024: Bellingham escapes ban, will play for England; Turkey's Demiral suspended

Jude Bellingham's offensive gesture against Slovakia will not lead to a suspension for England's Saturday quarterfinal match.

JULY 5

UEFA suspends Turkey player Demiral for 2 games for making nationalistic gesture at Euro 2024

UEFA has suspended Turkey player Merih Demiral for two matches for making a controversial hand gesture at the European Championship

JULY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UEFA suspends Turkey player Merih Demiral for 2 games for making controversial gesture at Euro 2024

UEFA suspends Turkey player Merih Demiral for 2 games for making controversial gesture at Euro 2024

JULY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Turkey Summons Germany's Ambassador in Dispute Over Goal Celebration, per Report Turkish defender Merih Demiral is under investigation for a gesture linked to ultranationalists.

JULY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Turkey Summons Germany's Ambassador in Dispute Over Goal Celebration, per Report Turkish defender Merih Demiral is under investigation for a gesture linked to ultranationalists.

JULY 3 • KANSASCITY.COM

UEFA to investigate Turkish player for gesture tied to far right group Turkish player Merih Demiral defended the gesture, which he said was an innocuous expression of national pride. Turkey advanced to the quart...

JULY 3 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Turkey summons German ambassador to protest criticism of Demiral's goal celebration at Euro 2024

A controversial gesture made by Turkey player Merih Demiral at soccer’s European Championship has ignited a diplomatic brouhaha between the country and host nation Germany

JULY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Merih Demiral's double lifts Turkey past Austria, into quarterfinals

Merih Demiral scored twice to send Turkey into the European Championship quarterfinals, where they will take on Netherlands.

JULY 2

Demiral's double helps Turkey beat Austria 2-1, sets up a Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Netherlands

Merih Demiral has scored twice to send Turkey into the European Championship quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Austria

JULY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for Monza game Demiral hasn't been selected for Sunday's game versus Monza, Atalanta informed.

Impact Demiral is nursing a minor back, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. He has largely fallen out of favor in the second half of the season. He has appeared 28 times (14 starts), tallying 41 tackles, 24 interceptions, 54 clearances, and seven blocks and contributing to five clean sheets. It wouldn't be surprising if he transferred in the summer given his reduced role.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Udinese Demiral had one interception and one clearance and won ten duels and two of two tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Demiral got the nod as Atalanta were down two potential starters in the back and turned in a solid shift. He has notched four tackles (all won), four interceptions, eight clearances, and one block in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Demiral completed a one-game ban in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Demiral will be in contention with Berat Djimsiti and Jose Luis Palomino to complete the rearguard against Udinese. He has started just once in his last six appearances, logging five tackles (four won), four interceptions, nine clearances, and one block.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss next game Demiral won one tackle, drew two fouls, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Lecce.

Impact Demiral returned to the XI after a while, but he didn't play well and will have to sit one due to yellow-card accumulation. Giorgio Scalvini will return from suspension in Sunday's away game versus Milan.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in Bologna game Demiral (knee) won two of three tackles and three duels and had one interception and two clearances in Monday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Demiral logged a few minutes despite the recent words by the coach and looked pretty good given the circumstances. He could return to the XI fairly quickly, supplanting either Jose Luis Palomino or Giorgio Scalvini, who got the start in the first two matches after the break. He has recorded 30 tackles, 18 interceptions, 44 clearances, and five blocks in 14 matches, scoring once and contributing to four clean sheets.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing but won't play versus Bologna Demiral (knee) "resumed training this week, but he has been out for so long. He'll come with us to Bologna, but he's not ready to play yet," coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Demiral will only technically be a bench option for Monday's game after being sidelined by knee soreness through the break, but he should resume being fully available the following week. Jose Luis Palomino filled in for him in the past game, but Caleb Okoli and Berat Djimsiti are also candidates.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Spezia game Demiral (knee) won't be called up for Wednesday's match versus Spezia, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Demiral has been nursing a knee inflammation for a couple of weeks, and also dealt with the problem earlier in the season. Considering he has yet to resume practicing, it could be a while before he plays. Jose Luis Palomino, Caleb Okoli, and Berat Djimsiti are candidates to absorb his playing time.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing knee problem Demiral will miss multiple friendlies due to knee soreness, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Demiral already sat out one and will rest for a while to let the inflammation subside. He already dealt with the issue earlier in the season. He's currently not expected to miss time in January, but he'll have to be assessed later on, the publication adds.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Lecce Demiral (knee) didn't play in Wednesday's 1-2 loss to Lecce.

Impact Demiral was completely rested in this one, probably more to spare some energy than because of a small knee problem. Unless it's more significant than imagined, he'll be back in the XI for Sunday's home game versus Inter. He has logged 17 tackles (11 won), four interceptions, 14 clearances, and four blocks in the last five appearances, contributing to one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Lecce Demiral (knee) made the bench for Wednesday's match against Lecce.

Impact Even if he's on the bench, Demiral may not be fit enough to play due to a small knee issue. In his place, Berat Djimsiti, Caleb Okoli and Matteo Ruggeri are starting at center-back in Wednesday's game.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Might be spared versus Lecce Demiral "has a small knee problem and could rest against Lecce," coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Demiral will be an option as he will travel with the team, but the gaffer could give the nod to either Caleb Okoli or Berat Djimisit, considering his imperfect conditions and the short turnaround.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE