Real Madrid superstar earns glowing praise from Kevin De Bruyne and Senne Lammens after stunning goal: ‘One of the best players’

Real Madrid superstar earns glowing praise from Kevin De Bruyne and Senne Lammens after stunning goal: ‘One of the best players’ One Real Madrid player who has taken his career to the next level this season is Arda Guler, with the Turkish international enjoying a breakthrough campaign. Jose Mourinho has placed immense trust in the 21-year-old, and he has emerged as the creative fulcrum of the team. Guler’s talent has been obvious ever since Los Blancos signed him, but this is the season in which he seems to be playing to his full potential. His growing reputation was further strengthened on Thursday, despite Turkey’s 2-1 defeat to Belgium in the UEFA Nations League. De Bruyne hails Guler as one of the world’s best Speaking to A Spor after the encounter , Kevin De Bruyne and goalkeeper Senne Lammens were full of praise for the Madrid youngster. “Arda Guler is one of the best players in the world. He also plays for one of the best clubs in the world,” De Bruyne declared. The Belgian midfielder also revealed that his team had prepared specifically to contain Guler, recognising him as Turkey’s primary attacking threat. De Bruyne explained that Belgium’s attention remained firmly on the Madrid youngster throughout the encounter. He also suggested that Guler’s international team-mates should be sharing more responsibility rather than putting all the pressure on him. Belgium goalkeeper left stunned by Guler’s brilliance Guler opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a spectacular long-range free-kick, leaving Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens helpless. “Sometimes, all you can do is applaud your opponent’s goal, and Arda Guler’s goal is one of those. Hats off,” Lammens admitted . Arda Guler scored a stunning free-kick against Belgium. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) Belgium eventually responded through De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere to secure a 2-1 victory, inflicting yet another defeat on Turkey. However, irrespective of his national team’s fortunes, Guler seems to be going from strength to strength with every passing game. Under Mourinho, Guler has enjoyed greater positional freedom , allowing him to influence matches through his creativity and intelligent movement. It remains to be seen how the 21-year-old’s influence grows in the team and whether he still has more to offer in the coming months.