29.01.2025 23:10
Oğuzhan Özyakup, a former player of Beşiktaş and the Turkish National Football Team, evaluated the transfer of his former teammate Anderson Talisca to Fenerbahçe. Oğuzhan stated that the Brazilian star is the right transfer for the yellow-navy team, saying, "He saved us a lot, but we were struggling for 80 minutes. He never played defense. Maybe Mourinho can convince him on that matter."
In recent months, former footballer Oğuzhan Özyakup, who ended his football career, made statements about Fenerbahçe's new transfer Anderson Talisca, who was his teammate at Beşiktaş.
"HE ALWAYS DELIVERS"
In statements to KAFA Sports, Oğuzhan Özyakup said, "He was a very good player during my time. I also watched the Saudi Arabian League, and he hasn't played much recently. I think Talisca always delivers," he expressed.
"HE NEVER DEFENDED, MAYBE MOURINHO CAN CONVINCE HIM"
Reminded that "he saved you a lot," Oğuzhan said, "He saved us a lot, but we were struggling for 80 minutes. He never defended. Mourinho might be able to convince him on that. There will be another problem. Dzeko and En-Nesyri are playing together. Who will sit out? That's the coach's problem. I think Talisca is a necessary player for Fenerbahçe in the number 10 position. If Talisca is the Talisca we know, he will definitely deliver. Even if he is a bit off, he will still deliver, but we need to see. If he is fit, it is definitely right. Talisca will create from the inside," he stated.
"WE WERE ALL SURPRISED"
Oğuzhan Özyakup, who explained that Talisca's inside foot is very good and shared a training memory with the Brazilian star at Beşiktaş, said, "His inside foot was very good, very precise. The team was almost at the same weight. He was very thin, had no muscles, but his inside foot was incredibly good, incredibly strong. He was hitting with his inside foot from 25 meters. We were going to make the move. He set it up. I happened to be there. He took it, set it up at the end. He finished the set with a bang. We were all surprised. Because there were no muscles. You wouldn't expect it because he doesn't have any in the gym either. He never goes to fitness. Then we talked a bit. It was very simple for him. His genetics have a lot of strength there. He was hitting with his inside foot from 25-30 meters without any tension. The right transfer for Fenerbahçe. That position definitely needed it. If he is fit, it is definitely right," he said.