Deniz Gül tried out on the left | OneFootball

In the final moments of the match against Sintrense, Francesco Farioli showed he wasn't bluffing when he admitted Deniz Gül as an option for the left flank of the attack. After Luuk de Jong came on, the 21-year-old Turkish international – who had replaced Samu at the start of the second half – moved to the wing, taking on a hybrid role by frequently appearing alongside the Dutchman and strengthening the team's presence in the area.

This versatility benefits Gül and stems from his refined technical skills and physical ability, as the Italian coach highlighted in the preview conference of the Taça de Portugal. The use of the Turk in this position will be a temporary solution – Farioli's core group includes three natural wingers (Pepê, Borja Sainz, and William Gomes) – but it provides an alternative to consider for future challenges.

Moreover, the striker is in good form, having scored for the second consecutive game. After standing out in Turkey's draw with Spain, Gül scored the goal that calmed the match against Sintrense – a pleasant problem for the Dragons' coach.

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