Hard-up Turkey mull putting keeper outfield

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2008

VIENNA (AFP) — Turkey are so decimated by injury and suspension ahead of Wednesday's Euro 2008 semi-final against Germany they may resort to playing reserve keeper Tolga Zengin as an outfield player, according to coach Fatih Terim.

"He could come on towards the end as a sub as last man (in defence) or a centre forward," Terim said.

"We can't allow ourselves the luxury of players choosing where they want to play," said Terim, who has nine of his squad unavailable.

But he is not worried about facing the three-times champions.

"We have shown several times already that we can achieve the impossible. I have faith in my team and in our ability to reach the final," said the man nicknamed "The Emperor."

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