GROUP H - KONYASPOR

txt by WORLD SOCCER, October 2016

OVERVIEW
The Green-and-Whites are gearing themselves for their first-ever European odyssey. Home games take place at the recently constructed Torku Arena (42,276), which opened two years ago.

HONOURS
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COACH
Fenerbahce icon Aykut Kocaman was the country’s top scorer three times and has been in charge since October 2014.

HOW THEY QUALIFIED
Third place last term was their best-ever finish and was an achievement largely built on a long unbeaten run in the new year. Qualified directly for the Europa League group phase.

TACTICS
Kocaman prefers a 4-2-3-1 with an intense, high pressing game and fast counterattacks on the flanks. They love nothing more than a physical, full-blooded battle.

KEY PLAYERS
  • Keeper Serkan Kirintili, who was unfortunate not to be included in Turkey’s Euro 2016 squad.
  • Scottish left-back Barry Douglas, joined from Polish side Lech Poznan.
  • Riad Bajic, Bosnian striker of much promise.

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