09.03.2026 00:00
After Fenerbahçe's 3-2 victory over Samsunspor in the 25th week of the Super League, head coach Domenico Tedesco stated that his team concedes goals too easily. The Italian coach, who noted that they could not prevent crosses, said, "We score 3-4 goals in every match. But we concede goals very easily. It is very easy to score against us. All you need to do is make a cross. Even if I played today, I could have scored in our penalty area."
In the 25th week of the Trendyol Super League, Fenerbahçe defeated Samsunspor 3-2 at home, with head coach Domenico Tedesco stating that they won despite many problems, saying, "We are still alive." Speaking at the press conference held after the match played at Chobani Stadium, the Italian coach mentioned that his team concedes goals very easily.
'SCORING AGAINST US IS VERY EASY, JUST A CROSS IS ENOUGH'
Tedesco expressed that they could not prevent the crosses and could not mark players man-to-man, saying, "This is the situation we are in. We will analyze tomorrow. We will talk about who needs to be more aggressive. When the opponent crosses, you should not turn your back. If you turn your back, the opponent can pull the ball and cross. You need to take short steps; the ball should not pass behind your legs. We score 3-4 goals in every match. But we concede goals very easily. Scoring against us is very easy. Just a cross is enough. Even if I played today, I could have scored in our penalty area. Sometimes just talking is not enough. I should have mentioned this in the press conference." he stated.
'IT FEELS LIKE A FUNERAL ATMOSPHERE'
Emphasizing that such victories will always energize the team, Tedesco pointed out that a negative atmosphere has formed recently. The Italian coach noted that Fenerbahçe has won 3 out of their last 4 official matches, saying, "But it feels like a funeral atmosphere. This is the general atmosphere. Some players need to wake up. We are going through tough times. We have 3 victories in our last 4 matches. We won today as well. The team was not good in the first half. Our opponent is physically good. We have won 2 out of 3 matches against them this season. The opponent's players are not bad at all. I think their forwards could play for Fenerbahçe. Van Drongelen won all the aerial duels. We won today. Despite dealing with many problems, we are still alive." he explained.
'THE RULES SHOULD BE APPLIED THE SAME FOR EVERYONE'
Touching on the referee's decisions, Domenico Tedesco emphasized that the decisions should be made fairly. Highlighting their championship rivals Galatasaray, Tedesco said, "We want the rules to be applied the same for both teams; we do not want any privileges. Tedesco will not be on the bench next week, and Emir will not be there either. Fenerbahçe is the team that receives the most cards in Europe. The rules should be applied the same for everyone. A clear penalty was not given in the Antalya match, and the same happened in the Kasımpaşa, Ferencvaros, and Plzen matches. But we are still alive. I want the rules to be the same for every team, please." he stated.
'I AM HERE FOR FENERBAHÇE WITH MY SOUL AND HEART'
Emphasizing that he always has high motivation, the Italian coach said, "Being a part of Fenerbahçe is a privilege for me. I was calm on the bench today, and my focus was high. I am here for Fenerbahçe with all my heart and soul. I am focused on achieving great things with the team this season." he said.
'LIFE IS SOMETIMES BEAUTIFUL'
Tedesco stated that his team plays dominant football, but what matters to him is winning, and he continued: "Actually, we dominate the matches. We had 82% possession in the Göztepe match, but we drew. When we play with three at the back, I use 7, 8, or even 9 offensive players. I prefer to win matches rather than be dominant. As I said, we have 3 victories and 1 draw in our last 4 matches, but there is a funeral-like atmosphere. There is no Milan, no Alvarez, no Semedo, no Talisca. Take out 4 of the best players from other teams, then I will see who plays dominantly. We need to be a bit more realistic; we should be happy that we won. Life is sometimes beautiful."
'IF ONLY I HAVE FAITH, THERE IS A PROBLEM'
After the first half, Tedesco expressed that he did not like the team's appearance, stating that he was disappointed despite winning. He mentioned that the team should be in a positive mood even if they lose, saying, "During the break, the staff, players, everyone was like corpses. We are like a four-headed monster. If you cut off one head, you will see it come back again. We are unbeaten, but sometimes we struggle in Kadıköy; we tremble as a team. We need to be dominant, and for that, we need to have possession of the ball. If players tremble on the field, they immediately lose the ball. This is the reality we are in. During the break, everyone was like dead. If only I have faith, there is a problem. We understood the importance of today's victory better." he explained.
'TODAY, WE SHOWED CHARACTER ON THE FIELD'
Tedesco stated that they faced Samsunspor with a three-man defense but that their main system is a four-man defense, saying: "We played 31 matches with a four-man defense. Due to missing players, we had to play with three today. We performed well with three in the Nottingham and Gaziantep FK matches, but it did not go well today. The wing-backs need to approach the defensive line. We asked Brown and Musaba to do this today, but it did not work. Tomasson and Mendes put on tight pressure. Guendouzi also showed character on the field today. The contributions of İsmail, Nene, and Yiğit Efe were also great. Things went better when we switched back to four. I must say, with the players we have, our system is already four."