20.03.2025 16:01
One of the legendary figures of Fenerbahçe, Volkan Demirel, claimed that the future of coach Jose Mourinho depends on the derby against Galatasaray in the Turkish Cup. Demirel stated, "If Mourinho cannot eliminate Galatasaray, Ali Koç will not work with him next season."
All eyes will be on Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahçe, who will face their eternal rival Galatasaray in the Ziraat Turkey Cup. The Portuguese coach, who dropped two very important points by drawing against Samsunspor, has been criticized harshly, while the comments made by one of the legendary figures of the yellow-navy club, Volkan Demirel, regarding the matchup have officially created a stir in the community.
"THIS MATCH IS DIFFERENT"
Demirel claimed that Mourinho's future is dependent on the derby to be played against Galatasaray in the Turkey Cup, stating, "Ali Koç had decided to continue with Jose Mourinho. I believe Fenerbahçe is looking forward to this match. No one should compare this matchup to the 0-0 match a few weeks ago; this match is different. Here, you have the home advantage, you have the crowd advantage, and you will advance to the next round. The Fenerbahçe-Galatasaray derby will determine Mourinho's future.
Last year, Fenerbahçe defeated Galatasaray away, but since Galatasaray became champions, that victory didn't have much flavor. If Fenerbahçe gets eliminated by Galatasaray, they will not continue with Mourinho next season. I don't know if the new head coach will be local or foreign, but if Fenerbahçe cannot overcome Galatasaray in the cup, Mourinho's weight will drop to negative," he said.