29.04.2025 16:40
Antalyaspor's head coach Emre Belözoğlu made striking statements about the state of his team and the championship race. Belözoğlu expressed that Galatasaray has an advantage in the championship race.
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Antalyaspor's head coach Emre Belözoğlu made striking statements about the state of his team and the championship race. Belözoğlu stated that Galatasaray has an advantage in the championship race. Emre Belözoğlu, who is fighting to keep Antalyaspor in the Super League, spoke to Fanatik. He made striking statements on many topics, from the state of the team to the championship race.
''ALEX DE SOUZA DID HIS BEST''
After starting his job at the Mediterranean club, the 45-year-old coach expressed that he had a meeting with Alex de Souza, saying, "I spoke on the phone with Alex the day I arrived. Alex de Souza tried to do his best. The dynamics in Turkey are a bit different. We are also just starting to form our experiences. You need to learn something new every day. It’s a tough profession. We observed some deficiencies in the team. With the offensive and defensive analyses we showed to the team, we produced good results in the big picture. I must say that the lion's share of this belongs to the players. They provided us with very important feedback. We stay here and work for 8-9 hours. We have had both good and bad experiences. Success comes from hard work and belief," he said.
''GALATASARAY HAS A SERIOUS ADVANTAGE''
In response to the question, "Which team will be the champion in the Super League?" Belözoğlu said, "Of course, it is difficult to comment before it is mathematically clear. Two teams have clearly dominated the league. By the end of the season, one will be the champion. I hope the league ends in a friendly, fair-play manner. The draw with Kayserispor, which increased the point difference to 5, created a serious advantage for Galatasaray, which has only lost 1 match since the beginning of the season. Being in a process close to the finish line makes things a bit more difficult for Fenerbahçe." he stated.
''MY HEART'S MASTER IS AYKUT KOCAMAN''
Regarding his former coach Aykut Kocaman, Emre Belözoğlu said, "He is my childhood hero. I have worked with many coaches, but there is a song by Ebru Gündeş called 'Gönlümün Efendisi' (Master of My Heart). I have worked with many coaches. My heart's master will always be Aykut Kocaman. His nobility, wise stance towards every event, and quality make him one of the most distinguished people in Turkish football. He will always remain valuable to us. I was a very difficult athlete, and he was one of the rare coaches who could convince me. Because I loved him very much. That’s why he could convince me of everything he said. He has a high ability to persuade and is equally sincere. I believe that Turkish football should benefit from his knowledge and experiences. I think Turkish football needs him," he expressed.
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