27.06.2026 11:21
While the repercussions of the tension between coach Fatih Terim and TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu continue, coach Sergen Yalçın also commented on the matter. Supporting Fatih Terim, Yalçın said, 'If there is one person in Turkey who can criticize the national team, it is Fatih Terim.'
While the repercussions of the tension between head coach Fatih Terim and Turkish Football Federation President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu continue, a noteworthy statement came from head coach Sergen Yalçın. Yalçın expressed full support for Fatih Terim, emphasizing that his words regarding the national team should be heeded.
''THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN CRITICIZE IS FATIH TERİM''
Commenting on the Kafa Sports YouTube channel, Sergen Yalçın said, "There is only one person in Turkey who can criticize the national team. That is Fatih Hoca, in my opinion. I mean, the criticisms made by Fatih Hoca, and Fatih Hoca doesn't criticize very harshly anyway. He doesn't make such harsh criticisms. He just states his observations."
HE ARGUED THAT HIS OBSERVATIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY
Yalçın emphasized Fatih Terim's experience and knowledge, stating that his observations about the national team should be taken seriously, and said, "I think we need to pay attention to the observations Fatih Hoca makes. We need to listen to Fatih Hoca's observations. Because he is a figure we all both respect and love, and see as a doyen in this field. We really need to listen carefully to Hoca's observations and heed them, I believe."