Turkey National Team Resumes Training Ahead of France Match
Four players returned to group work while Orkun Kökçü missed a second session due to a toe injury.

KEY POINTS
- Turkey trained at Riva facilities ahead of UEFA Nations League opener vs France
- Four players returned to full training after missing Monday's session
- Orkun Kökçü missed second straight session with toe injury; status unclear
- Session included tribute to late TFF official Ebubekir Uçar
- Match vs France set for Friday 21:45 at Kocaeli Stadium
Turkey's national team held its second training session at the Riva Hasan Doğan Facilities under coach Vincenzo Montella on Tuesday. The session began with a ceremony honoring late TFF security official Ebubekir Uçar and welcomed new call-ups and coaching staff.
Demir Ege Tıknaz, Deniz Gül, Muhammed Şengezer, and Yunus Akgün rejoined the full group after missing Monday's practice due to travel or minor knocks. Midfielder Orkun Kökçü sat out again with persistent toe pain and his availability for Friday remains uncertain.
Montella oversaw passing drills and tactical exercises behind closed doors. TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu and board members observed the session. Turkey faces France in Kocaeli on Friday at 21:45 before hosting Italy on Monday.
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