Nihat adds to Turkey's woes
23 Jun 2008 - 07:35:34
Turkey striker Nihat Kahveci has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament after returning home with a thigh injury.
The Villarreal forward and international vice-captain had been expected to miss Wednesday's semi-final against Germany after picking up the problem in the quarter-final win over Croatia.
But the 28-year-old, who has scored twice during the tournament, will play no further part in the latest blow to coach Fatih Terim's plans.
A statement on the Turkish Football Association's website read: "Before going, he sent his best wishes to the squad and wished them victory against Germany."
Emre Gungor has already been ruled out of the rest of the tournament through injury, while goalkeeper Volkan Demirel will miss the Germany game due to suspension.
Sanli Tuncay, Arda Turan and Emre Asik are all also suspended for the last four clash in Basel, while Servet Cetin (hip), Tumer Metin (groin) and Emre Belozoglu (hamstring) are struggling to be fit.