“Atletico Madrid Icon Arda Turan Embraces Diego Simeone’s Spirit in Initial Stages of His Managerial Career in Turkey”

Former Atletico Madrid and Barcelona star Arda Turan is making his initial foray into management with Turkish second division club Eyupspor. His early success as a manager is influenced by his time in Spain, particularly under the tutelage of Diego Simeone and Luis Enrique.

In his first four matches in charge, Turan has led Eyupspor to the top of the table with four wins, 11 goals scored, and just one conceded.

Turan credits Diego Simeone with teaching him valuable defensive perspectives and tactics, emphasizing the importance of team positioning, rigidity, collective defensive efforts, pressing, and the organization of set pieces.

From Luis Enrique, Turan learned about offensive movements, positioning on the field, and finding solutions against opposing defenses. He also values the technical and tactical understanding of both managers, as well as their honesty and openness in dealing with players.

Turan acknowledges the influence of other figures like Oscar ‘El Profe’ Ortega for preseason preparations and Mono Burgos for his work on set pieces.

Beyond tactics, Turan emphasizes the importance of Simeone’s honesty and openness as a human being. He aims to emulate these qualities in his own interactions with players.

Turan spent several years at Barcelona, returning to Turkey on loan after his stint in Spain. However, it was Atletico Madrid where he felt most at home, cherishing the memories and successes he achieved there. His fiery character and technical skills make his managerial career one to watch, as he brings his unique blend of footballing experience to the touchline.