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Low issues Turkey warning

24 Jun 2008 - 13:58:55

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Germany coach Joachim Low has warned his players against under-estimating Turkey in Wednesday's semi-final meeting despite the opposition being decimated by injury and suspension.

Turkey coach Fatih Terim could be without up to nine members of his squad for their last-four showdown in Basel but, following their last-gasp victory over Czech Republic that helped them qualify from the group stages and their quarter-final win over Croatia on penalties, Low is taking nothing for granted.

"We are all familiar with the way Turkey play, they can always claw a goal back," warned Low.

"That seems to give them renewed energy late in the game which is deadly for their opponents.

"Turkey always believe in turning the tables and have hit back in situations where no one would have put a penny on them.

"Their goals against the Czechs and Croatia were real miracle situations. They go the distance, propelled by a strong national pride.

"Turkey are even more creative than Portugal, so we have to be in the right mindset."

Meanwhile, team manager Oliver Bierhoff believes Low will remain the coach of the national side whatever the outcome on Wednesday.