15.03.2025 18:00
After the match in which Fenerbahçe lost the quarter-final ticket in the UEFA Europa League to Rangers in a penalty shootout, details of what happened in the locker room and the speech made by head coach Jose Mourinho have emerged. It has been reported that the Portuguese coach said, "I am proud of all of you. You should be proud of yourselves as well." It was also noted that Mert Hakan, who missed the last penalty, was unable to hold back his tears.
After being eliminated by Rangers in the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League through a penalty shootout, the events that took place in the locker room and the speech made by head coach Jose Mourinho have come to light.
"I AM PROUD OF YOU"
According to a report in Fanatik, the Portuguese coach hugged his players in the locker room to boost their morale. Mourinho reportedly said, "I am proud of all of you. You should be proud of yourselves too," and these words received a great round of applause.
MERT HAKAN CRIED HEARTILY
It was reported that Mert Hakan Yandaş, who missed the last penalty, experienced great sadness in the locker room. The 30-year-old player was unable to hold back his tears, while his teammates and coaching staff provided him with support.