20.10.2026 22:40
Fenerbahçe head coach İsmail Kartal stated after the 2-2 draw against Slavia Prague in the Champions League that the score could have been different, and congratulated his players. Kartal also announced that starting tomorrow they will concentrate on the Galatasaray match to be played in the league.
Fenerbahçe head coach İsmail Kartal made statements after the Slavia Prague match in the Champions League, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
"WE COULD HAVE WON BY A BIGGER MARGIN"
Stating that the score could have been different, İsmail Kartal said, "First of all, we started the match very well. We went 2-0 up; we could have won by a bigger margin. After 2-0, we fought very hard at this level in the Champions League. I congratulate the players in this regard."
"WE HAVE THE CAPACITY TO CHALLENGE ANY TEAM"
Continuing his remarks, the experienced coach commented, "We conceded a goal in the last minute; we are very upset, but this is football. The players did their best. We have the capacity to challenge any team; we fought very hard and at times played very well. After the goal in the last minute, we are very upset that we could not make the fans happy."
"WE WILL PREPARE FOR THE GALATASARAY MATCH"
Expressing that they will begin preparations for the Galatasaray derby, Kartal said, "This match is behind us. We will concentrate on the Galatasaray match. Together with our team, we will prepare starting tomorrow." NA
NATHAN AKE'S LATEST SITUATION
Providing information about Ake, who has suffered an injury, İsmail Kartal said, "There is a slight strain in Nathan Ake's muscle. An MRI will be performed, and it will be checked whether there is a tear. Our medical team will make the necessary statement."
RESPONSE TO CALLS FOR RESIGNATION
Also responding to calls for resignation, the experienced coach said, "Today the fans shouted 'Resign.' I wish it had not happened, but it did. These things happen in football. We are looking ahead. We will win the derby, win the other matches, and make peace with the fans."