"Kerem Demirbay's controversial words for Turgut Doman."

Kerem Demirbay, who wears the Galatasaray jersey, made statements at a press conference held before the UEFA Europa League match against Malmö, alongside head coach Okan Buruk. The experienced footballer had his sights set on referee Turgut Doman, who did not show a red card despite the VAR warning after Manaj's foul on Barış Alper in the match against Sivasspor.

"I'M NOT HAPPY NOT PLAYING, BUT I'M A PROFESSIONAL"

Stating that they will play against a strong team but that they came here to win, Kerem said, "We want to make it to the top 8. We are ready, we have prepared well, and we will fight. Players always want to play. Am I happy? No, but I am happy at Galatasaray. It is very proud to be here. We are the biggest. Football is like this today, it can change tomorrow. I was an important player last year, but I still am. I definitely have no lack of motivation. I am working harder. I am not happy not playing, but we are professionals. I respect the coach's decision. If I start tomorrow, I won't be unhappy. I am a professional, I will focus on my path," he expressed.

BARIŞ ALPER STATEMENT: I FELT THE REFEREE'S BAD INTENTIONS

Kerem Demirbay commented on Barış Alper's situation in the Sivasspor match, saying, "I saw Barış in that position. I went to him. I felt the referee's bad intentions. Because of that, my relationship with the referee went badly, and I received a yellow card. I held Barış's leg and called our coach Yener. My relationship with the referee was quite tense. Barış is already my brother; no one can easily harm my brother. That's why I had to do it. It may look different on television, but I will never leave my brothers' side!" he stated.

"I'M ONE HUNDRED PERCENT FIT, I'M READY"

Finally, Kerem Demirbay said, "Of course, when a football player plays for 90 minutes, he becomes fitter. But I am one hundred percent fit, I am ready. The training sessions are not easy either. When I come in, I give energy to the team, I fight. I am a football player; I have always played. The current situation is a tough one, but I am a professional, and I focus on my job. I am ready. Our coach makes the decision. We all respect that. I want to be an example to the young ones, and I am. I will never be negative. I am ready; I want to play. Our coach makes the decision, and we all respect that," he said.