“He does almost everything on his own.” De Bruyne stands up for Real Madrid star in Turkey squad

Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has spoken out about the immense burden placed on young Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler in the Turkey national team.

Details: The Belgian great noted that the 21-year-old Turkish playmaker is forced to shoulder the national team’s entire creative workload, receiving little meaningful support from his teammates. In De Bruyne’s view, Güler’s immense talent needs collective support on the pitch so the young footballer does not burn out under the weight of expectations.

Kevin De Bruyne made it clear that Güler’s Turkey teammates need to show character:

“I think he does almost everything on his own. It’s not easy for him because many players just stand and watch. The other players need to take more responsibility to take some of the pressure off him. He’s an incredibly talented player who plays for one of the best clubs in the world. He’s still very young and will continue to improve.”

Arda Güler joined Real Madrid from Istanbul’s Fenerbahçe in the summer of 2023, winning the La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League with Los Blancos, while establishing himself as the leading figure in the Turkey national team.

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