19.10.2025 23:10
Burak Yılmaz, the head coach of Gaziantep FK, who has not lost in the last 7 matches, spoke after the match against Antalyaspor. Discussing the upcoming match against Fenerbahçe, Burak Yılmaz said, "Fenerbahçe is a big club. We want to win in the match against Fenerbahçe. We want a passionate crowd here. Of course, there will be defeats, but how we lose is important. We will definitely play to win in the match against Fenerbahçe."
In the 9th week of the Trendyol Super League, Gaziantep FK, who defeated Hesap.com Antalyaspor 3-2, made statements by head coach Burak Yılmaz. The Red-Blacks, who have not lost in 7 matches in the Super League, are now focused on the Fenerbahçe match.
''IT COULD HAVE BEEN A HISTORICAL DIFFERENCE LIKE 6-7''
Stating that they played well in the first half, the young coach said, "When the game was 3-0, it could have been a historical difference like 6-7. However, the two goals we conceded towards the end affected our morale, but it definitely did not prevent the victory. It only became 3-2 due to an individual player's talent. I also learned lessons from this match for myself. When the score was 3-0, it was definitely the success of my players, but if it comes to 3-2, I need to make a little self-criticism." he said.
Yılmaz, explaining that their fans supported them very well, stated, "As long as Gaziantep supports us like this, we will continue this struggle with this trust and belief. Today, I see the fans as one of the architects of the 3 points. I thank my players. I believe we will continue to build on this." he expressed.
''THEY DESERVE APPLAUSE''
Stating that all of his players are very valuable, Yılmaz noted:
"The first thing I did when I arrived was to change our style of play. We turned into a team that plays set plays because we have quality players, rather than a team that plays completely on transitions. The performance of the players increased with this strategic change because the players are inclined to this style of play. My players deserve applause one by one. We started to play according to the players, and they began to show themselves."
''WE WANT TO WIN THE FENERBAHÇE MATCH''
Burak Yılmaz, stating that Fenerbahçe is an important community, conveyed that they want to win against the yellow-navy team, saying, "Fenerbahçe is a big club. If they put on their jersey, they are a candidate for the championship. Our feet are on the ground. We are not getting carried away by looking at it match by match. We want to win in the Fenerbahçe match. We want a strong fan presence here. Of course, there will be defeats, but how we lose is important. We will play to win in the Fenerbahçe match." he stated.