Overview
- Güler opened Türkiye’s game against Belgium with a spectacular long-range free-kick that put his side ahead before Belgium recovered to win 2-1.
- He produced an all-round display that reporters described as dominant, registering 86 touches, completing 50 of 55 passes, putting all three shots on target, and winning 10 of 14 duels.
- Kevin De Bruyne called Güler “one of the best players in the world” and said Belgium built part of its game plan around him, while goalkeeper Senne Lammens publicly applauded the free-kick.
- José Mourinho’s season-long decision to give Güler positional freedom has increased his creative influence at Real Madrid and raised questions about whether he will be used deeper as a midfielder.
- Opponents are now planning specifically to contain Güler, which could change his minutes and role at club level and makes his position in the team a key thing to watch in the coming weeks.