24.02.2025 19:40
Fenerbahçe's head coach Jose Mourinho made striking statements ahead of the Galatasaray derby. Mourinho said, "The same situation applies to every match; if you do not respect your opponent, you cannot reflect your potential on the field. We take both the opponent and our own game into consideration. We are playing this way to maintain the identity of the game we have been playing recently."
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Fenerbahçe's head coach Jose Mourinho made striking statements before the Galatasaray derby.
"IF YOU DON'T RESPECT YOUR OPPONENT, YOU CAN'T REFLECT YOUR POTENTIAL ON THE FIELD"
Speaking about his starting eleven choices, the Portuguese coach said, "The same situation applies to every match; if you don't respect your opponent, you can't reflect your potential on the field. We consider both the opponent and our own game. We are playing this way to maintain the identity of the game we have been playing recently."
"WE ARE ENTERING THE FIELD WITH A BALANCED TEAM"
Mourinho stated regarding the bench, "Everyone in the team is important. You need to defend well and also score goals. Today, we are entering the field with a balanced team."
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