07.11.2025 05:00
Kocaelispor's experienced striker Serdar Dursun, who stated that they will make it difficult for Galatasaray in the 12th week of the Trendyol Super League, expressed his desire to celebrate goals against the yellow-red team. Reminiscing about Taner Gülleri's four goals against Galatasaray, Dursun said, "I remember Taner Gülleri scoring four goals in 2008. I hope that Taner Gülleri's luck turns to me and I score goals. It would be an incredible day."
Kocaelispor continued its preparations for the match against Galatasaray, which will be played at home on Sunday, November 9, in the 12th week of the Trendyol Super League.
'IT WAS A TERRIBLE MOMENT BUT WE ARE LIVING'
Serdar Dursun answered questions from the press before the training. Regarding the blow he received to his head during the Başakşehir match, Dursun said, "My health is quite good. We experienced an unfortunate moment that day. The technical team and the medical team took great care of me. I have been receiving treatment for a few days. It was a terrible moment but we are living, no problem."
'THEY WILL BE TIRED, AND WE HAVE THE ADVANTAGE OF HODRI MEYDAN'
In his evaluation regarding the Galatasaray match, Serdar Dursun stated, "It will be a tough match. Galatasaray is a good and established team. We have a significant advantage. They couldn't win against Trabzonspor. They also have the Ajax match. They will be tired. It's the match before the international break. We also have the advantage of Hodri Meydan. Galatasaray is facing a tough match. We can win with a good plan. Why not? Galatasaray hasn't stumbled this year. As Kocaelispor, we want to achieve this. Let's hope for the best. We can take 1 or 3 points that day," he expressed.
'I AM GETTING BETTER EVERY DAY'
Commenting on his performance and compatibility with the team, Dursun said, "A football player gets better by playing and gaining match fitness. You understand your teammates better; whether they are going to the near post, the far post, or if it's a give-and-go. Automatically, your pressing speeds also increase. Every day, I am on the field as a better Serdar Dursun. I may not have given my 100% best performance yet, but I am heading there. I am getting better every day. In this match, I want to contribute to my team by both scoring and assisting. Football players develop as they play, and confidence builds. Your teammates and coaches get to know you better. I am also heading in that direction. I have started in the starting eleven for three consecutive matches. I want to contribute to the team with a good performance this week," he stated.
'I HOPE TANER GÜLLERİ'S LUCK RETURNS TO ME'
Finally, after Taner Gülleri scored 4 goals against the opponent in the last match between the two teams, the 34-year-old player said, "I was 17 years old when that event happened. I was born and raised in Hamburg. I watched that match live on television. I remember Taner Gülleri scoring 4 goals in 2008. I hope Taner Gülleri's luck returns to me, and I score goals. It would be an incredible day. A forward wants to score against every team. Of course, it feels different when you score against big teams," he concluded.