Turkey manager Guus Hiddink believes that Real Madrid Turkish international midfielder Nuri Sahin would have benefited more from more playing time if he stayed at Borussia Dortmund but doesn’t hide his pride of Sahin playing at Real.

The 23-year-old playmaker left the Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund, where he had a brilliant 2010-11 season, for Real Madrid, but his debut for his new club is still to come due to a severe knee injury. Turkey coach Guus Hiddink will also be missing the services of Nuri Sahin in the upcoming consecutive Euro 2012 qualifiers against Germany and Azerbaijan on Friday and Tuesday respectively.

But that doesn’t held Guus Hiddink from praising his important player: Hiddink told German newspaper Bild am Sonntag on Nuri Sahin : “Nuri is a future star of football. I am quite proud that he’s currently under contract with a team like Real Madrid” The veteran coach of many nationa teams and clubs globally have also hinted on Nuri’s still ongoing development process.

Guus Hiddink : Nuri Sahin would benefit from a longer stay at Dortmund in Germany

“However, I feel that it would perhaps have been better for his development had he stayed with Borussia Dortmund.” Hiddink ponders. Guus Hiddink felt that the 23-year-old would have benefited more from the playing time than having to compete with several world class midfielders like Kaka, Sami Khedira, Mesut Ozil, Hamit Altintop and Xabi Alonso for a spot in midfield. There would have been plenty of time to complete a move to Spain at a later stage in his career.” Turkey coach Guus Hiddink obviously has questioned Nuri Sahin’s decision to leave Borussia Dortmund for Real Madrid in the summer transfer window, calls it a ”probably a premature move”

Guus Hiddink on Germany Turkey battle for German-born players

Asked of his opinion on German born Turkish players and the struggle between Turkish and German Football Federations, Guus Hiddink told this is a special competition, there are many talents in the ranks of 2nd and 3rd generations. Mehmet Ekici and Nuri Sahin picked us (Turkey National Football Team), Mesut Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan decided to play for Germany. He expressed that he is constantly in connection with German-born Turkish players, though i never urge them to play for Turkey, i told them to make the decision by listening to their hearts with their families. I simply explain to them what my thoughts and plans are.

Guus Hiddink : Don’t want to retire from football yet

Guus Hiddink also told his plans for his own carreer. He mentioned he will soon turn 65 and he is filling some documents regarding his official retirement but he doesn’t think to retire from the football scene as he acclaims himself as a soccer-crazy person.

On the upcoming Turkey Germany Euro 2012 Qualifier Game Hiddink stated that it will be a tough game for Turkey. ”We will push the game for a win, that’s for sure, if we want to get the second spot in the group.” Hiddink showed his respect for German team as well and told he regards them as ‘a powerhouse capable of winning a titel in EC 2012 or WC 2014’.

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