Jose Mourinho did not attend the press conference.

Fenerbahçe assistant coach Zeki Murat Göle made statements at a press conference before the away match against AZ Alkmaar in the 4th week of the UEFA Europa League. Göle also clarified why Mourinho did not attend the press conference.

REASON FOR MOURINHO NOT ATTENDING THE PRESS CONFERENCE

Zeki Murat Göle's statements are as follows;

• Why is Jose Mourinho not at the press conference?

"This has been the case in other clubs he has worked at as well; when he receives a penalty, he does not attend the press conference. He is exercising this choice. That's why he is not here right now.

"WE ARE FIGHTING FOR THE TOP 8"

Regarding the match, we came here in good spirits. We achieved an important victory under difficult conditions. This has increased the team spirit, unity, and solidarity. Our unity and solidarity are in good shape. We drew a tough schedule. A difficult battle awaits us against AZ Alkmaar. We came with some absences. We have 4 injured players. We prepared for this match without them. Our coach places great importance on the academy. Tomorrow evening, there will be 4 young players among us. It’s a chance for them. Hopefully, they will have the opportunity to play. We are fighting for the top 8 in the group. We earned valuable points in the first 3 matches, playing against tough opponents. After AZ Alkmaar, there will be another away match. It’s a tough schedule. But we are Fenerbahçe, and we came here to win. We will continue our fight in the Europa League.

A DIFFICULT AND IMPORTANT MATCH

AZ Alkmaar's situation will not affect us in any way. We will play our own game. AZ Alkmaar started the league very well in the first 6 weeks. After that, they had a decline. But there are some factors in this. There will be a way out for them. They are also looking for a turning point. That’s why it’s a difficult and important match for us.

DID MOURINHO GET INFORMATION FROM TADIC?

• Mourinho had said he received information from Amrabat for the Manchester United match. Did the same happen for this match? For example, did he get information from Dusan Tadic about Alkmaar?

Mourinho is a very detail-oriented and special person. He exchanges ideas with the players. Of course, it could have happened with Tadic as well.

"THAT WOULD NOT BE CORRECT"

• There was a problem at left-back. Could there be a similar squad to the Manchester United match?

It would not be correct for me to say anything. We have a coach who can create a lot of variety even in absence. Of course, absences affect us, but a solution is found somehow.

DISTRIBUTION OF DUTIES IN MOURINHO'S ABSENCE

• How is the distribution of duties on the sidelines in the absence of Jose Mourinho?

I will not be directing. I will continue as an assistant coach. Our coach has assistants as well. They can also take on responsibilities."