Turkish federation names Sergen Yalcin national team head coach

The Turkish Football Federation has appointed Sergen Yalcin as head coach of the national team, replacing the dismissed Vincenzo Montella.

• The federation announced Yalcin's appointment on Tuesday and signed him through 2030.
• Yalcin replaces Vincenzo Montella, dismissed on October 9 after four consecutive Nations League defeats.
• Turkey sits last in Group 1 of the top division after losses to France, Belgium, and Italy twice.
• Yalcin's opening matches are against Belgium on November 12 and France on November 15.