20.10.2026 10:13
Harsh criticism came from Erman Toroğlu toward Sergen Yalçın, whose name has been brought up for the head coaching position of the Turkish National Football Team. Toroğlu, saying he found Yalçın's appointment to the role wrong, relayed that two of his former footballer friends told him, "If Sergen comes, I will never support the National Team again."
The fact that Sergen Yalçın's name has come up for the head coaching position of the National Football Team has brought debates with it. Former referee and football commentator Erman Toroğlu opposed Yalçın taking charge of the national team in his assessment in Sözcü. The experienced commentator used harsh statements regarding both the coaching choice and the transition from television commentary back to coaching.
"IF SERGEN COMES, THEY SAY I WON'T SUPPORT THE NATIONAL TEAM"
Arguing that there are reactions to Sergen Yalçın being appointed to the job, Erman Toroğlu shared remarks he heard from his former footballer friends. Toroğlu said, "There is also a big reaction to Sergen Yalçın. Two of my former footballer friends say, 'If Sergen has come, I won't support the National Team anymore.'"
"AT THIS STAGE, HE WON'T WORK FOR THE NATIONAL TEAM"
Arguing that Sergen Yalçın is not the right choice for the national team, Toroğlu also questioned the decision process. The experienced commentator said, "Some things are happening that I can't understand; I wonder where they come from and where they come from. At this stage, Sergen Yalçın won't work for the national team. It's wrong."
"NOT EVERYONE IS STUPID"
Continuing his criticism, Toroğlu also brought up the debates over coaches doing television commentary. Recalling Aykut Kocaman's past remarks, Toroğlu said, "Do one job, do it a thousand times. Not everyone is stupid. Aykut Kocaman said it best for coaches. He said, 'Do you need it? Either coach or go on television.'"
"GO ON TELEVISION, BECOME A COACH"
Criticizing transitions from television commentary to coaching in Turkey, Toroğlu concluded his remarks as follows:
"You go on television, become a coach, then go on again—I can't understand it. It happens in Turkey." These statements by Erman Toroğlu about Sergen Yalçın added a new dimension to the debates regarding the National Team's head coaching position.