Ilker Yağcıoğlu's regret over En-Nesyri

24.02.2026 18:52

Sports commentator İlker Yağcıoğlu, speaking about Fenerbahçe's draw with Kasımpaşa, commented on Youssef En-Nesyri, who parted ways during the mid-season transfer period, saying, "In matches like this, you need a finisher. There were 38 crosses made; if I had known, I wouldn't have let En-Nesyri go. How can you send this guy away without getting a forward?"

Sports commentator İlker Yağcıoğlu evaluated the match where Fenerbahçe drew 1-1 with Kasımpaşa on TRT Spor screens.

"A FINISHER IS NEEDED"

Ilker Yağcıoğlu stated that Fenerbahçe needs a finishing striker, saying, "The tempo in the first half was quite low, yet they had two clear chances. The chances in the first half were clearer. The moment you increase the pace in the second half, you need a finisher in the frame. We said this team scores goals, they don't have problems, but in matches played like this, you need a finisher there."

"HOW CAN YOU SEND THIS GUY AWAY?''

Pointing out that sending En-Nesyri away was a mistake, Yağcıoğlu said, "In such matches, you need a finisher. 38 crosses were made; if I had known, I wouldn't have sent En-Nesyri away. How can you send this guy away without getting a forward? When Duran and En-Nesyri were there, such good crosses weren't coming, but in this match, it came to Talisca. If there was a player like that, you would have easily secured the score."

''IF WE SPOKE ACCORDING TO THE SCORE, WE WOULD HAVE HARSHLY CRITICIZED FENERBAHÇE''

Continuing his words, İlker Yağcıoğlu said, "There was an unnecessary panic and rush atmosphere. Fenerbahçe needs to be calmer. Adding all this up, such a score came out, but the misfortune in the last minute. If we spoke according to the score, we would have harshly criticized Fenerbahçe in this match. There is a lot to discuss in this match. Looking at the second half, it was really unfortunate for football. The opponent came once and scored. Looking at the second half, the game was correct, but not having a striker caused a loss of points. No one should expect me to provide another explanation."