Okan Buruk - fitness worry. (Allsport)
BURUK WORRY FOR TURKS
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Turkey coach Senol Gunes is sweating on the
fitness of Inter Milan midfielder Okan Buruk ahead of Monday's World Cup
opener against Brazil in Ulsan.
The 28-year-old midfielder suffered a thigh strain in training and is doubtful
for the Group C clash.
Gunes remains confident that Turkey can get a positive result against the
Brazilians though, with or without Buruk in the side.
"Buruk has a slight strain. It does not look serious and his condition will
be much clearer before the match," said Gunes, who is relishing the prospect of
causing an upset against Brazil as the Turks go into their first World Cup for
48 years.
"The longing of 48 years will end with tomorrow's game," he added.
"We know how strong Brazil are and how good their game structure is, and
their past successes.
"But we want to make a good start, we have to do that."
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