Arda Güler
TUR
Real MadridCM (AM)
Box-to-Box
Feb 25, 2005 (21)
Left
5'9"
148 lb
TürkiyeFully fit and ready to star
Guler has been confirmed fully fit by coach Vincenzo Montella ahead of Turkey's World Cup campaign, with the Real Madrid attacking midfielder seen in excellent shape during national team training. "I saw Arda in great shape."
Analysis: Guler ends what has been a breakthrough season at Real Madrid with six goals and 13 assists across 47 appearances in all competitions, establishing himself as one of the most creative attacking midfielders in European football despite a muscle injury that disrupted his final weeks of the campaign. Guler's ability to unlock defenses with his technical brilliance, passing range and goal-scoring threat makes him the undisputed focal point of Turkey's attacking setup, and his performances at the World Cup will be one of the most eagerly anticipated individual storylines of the tournament. Guler heads into the competition as one of the most exciting young players in the world and will carry the hopes of an entire nation on his shoulders this summer in North America.
Named on bench for finale
Guler (muscular) has returned from injury and been named on the bench for Saturday's season finale against Athletic Club.
Analysis: Guler returned to training with the team in the last few days after missing the last month with a biceps femoris injury in his right leg, earning himself a place back in the squad. The midfielder has been named only on the bench but could get some minutes in his final appearance for the Merengues this season before heading to the World Cup with Turkey.
Returns to partial training
Guler (muscular) participated in part of Wednesday's training session with the group as preparations continued for Saturday's season finale against Athletic Club, according to the club.
Analysis: Guler's return to partial training is an encouraging development after the biceps femoris injury in his right leg had sidelined him for several weeks. The timing is particularly welcome heading into the World Cup with Turkey in June, as the young midfielder will be eager to prove his fitness before the tournament begins. No final decision has been made on his involvement for Saturday's fixture, but his presence on the training pitch is a positive step forward in his recovery.
Suffers hamstring injury
Guler (muscular) has been diagnosed with a muscle injury to the biceps femoris in his right leg and will be monitored on a day-to-day basis, with the issue potentially keeping him out for at least four weeks, according to the club.
Analysis: Guler's injury adds clarity to the muscular issue that prevented him from training on Thursday, and the projected timeline of at least four weeks represents a significant blow for Real Madrid heading into the final stretch of the season. The biceps femoris injury is a serious muscular setback that will require careful management before the Turkish midfielder can return to action. Brahim Diaz remain the leading candidate to cover his role in attack. Guler had been one of the more creative presences in Real Madrid's lineup this season, making his extended absence all the more costly.
Assists Tuesday
Guler assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.
Analysis: Guler helped open up the scoring Tuesday as he assisted Kylian Mbappe's goal in the 30th minute. It marked his ninth assist in La Liga this season to go along with his four goals. He created three chances and recorded two assists before being subbed off in the 58th minute for Franco Mastantuono.
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