ISTANBUL, Turkey – Levent Mercan, the 25-year-old left-back for Fenerbahçe, is garnering significant attention this season with his outstanding performance, setting his sights on a spot in the national team squad.
Tedesco’s Trust and Mercan’s Impact
Since Domenico Tedesco took over as head coach at Fenerbahçe, Levent Mercan has become a regular fixture in the starting lineup, proving to be a crucial asset to the team. Mercan, one of Tedesco’s indispensable players, has stepped up in critical moments, showcasing his growing influence on the field.
Three Key Assists This Season
Most recently, Mercan provided an assist to Talisca in an away match against Brann, bringing his total number of assists to three in his tenth appearance this season. The 25-year-old footballer also contributed with assists in crucial matches against Galatasaray and Alanyaspor, highlighting his offensive capabilities from the left-back position.
Mercan’s Path to the National Team
Levent Mercan’s dedicated work ethic in training sessions has made him a key figure in Domenico Tedesco’s tactical plans. This commitment has not gone unnoticed by Vincenzo Montella, the head coach of the Turkish National Football Team, who is reportedly closely monitoring Mercan’s progress. Although Mercan has not previously been selected for the senior national team, a call-up is now widely anticipated. Notably, Mercan has prior international experience, having played for Germany’s U19 and U20 national teams.
Consistent Presence in Recent Matches
The Fenerbahçe left-back has featured in all of the team’s last nine matches. Mercan started five of these games and came on as a substitute in the remaining four, demonstrating his consistent availability and importance to the squad.
UEFA Squad Inclusion
Earlier in the season, a change was made to Fenerbahçe’s squad list for the UEFA Europa League match against Ferencvaros. Levent Mercan was added to the squad in place of Cenk Tosun, who had been sidelined. This inclusion further underscores Mercan’s rising profile and the coaching staff’s confidence in his abilities on a larger European stage.
Source: https://www.dha.com.tr/yerel-haberler/istanbul/levent-mercan-adim-adim-milli-takima-2776502
