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19.08.2025 03:43

After the Göztepe match, a significant deficiency in the midfield was evident for Fenerbahçe. The lack of a creative player who can unlock closed defenses was highlighted for the yellow-navy blue team. Mourinho began searching for a player who can solve the game against teams that sit back.

In the UEFA Champions League qualifying match against Feyenoord, Fenerbahçe showcased an enthusiastic and pressing style of football. The fans expected the same performance in the away match against Göztepe in the league, but they were disappointed. The yellow-navy team started the league with a draw, finishing 0-0 in İzmir.

THE PLAN DID NOT WORK IN THE GÖZTEPE MATCH

Fenerbahçe had put great pressure on the opposing defense against Feyenoord and was rewarded with goals. Head Coach Jose Mourinho did not change the winning squad, except for the injured Mert Müldür, for the away match against Göztepe. However, the plan that worked seamlessly against the Dutch team did not function in the Göztepe away match.

THEY COULDN'T MEET THE BALL IN THE OPPONENT'S PENALTY AREA

Göztepe defended well as a team and organized themselves very effectively, which caused Mourinho's 'pressing' plan to fail. The attacking players of the yellow-navy team had very few encounters with the ball in the opponent's penalty area. Last season, Coach Mourinho also struggled to find solutions against teams that closed up, and his reluctance to take risks and concede goals on counterattacks contributed to the system and game not functioning.

A KEY PLAYER IS BEING SOUGHT

With the departure of Dusan Tadic, the lack of a 'creative player' became evident from the very first week of the league. Although Szymanski, who plays in the number 10 position, ran a lot and fought very well, he again failed to deliver the expected creativity. In this regard, Jose Mourinho has begun searching for a player who can unlock the game against teams that sit back.

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