07.12.2024 21:40
Fenerbahçe's head coach Jose Mourinho spoke after the derby in which they lost 1-0 to Beşiktaş. Stating that they were the better team and deserved to win, Mourinho commented on their championship chances: "In the end, this match is worth 3 points. Every 3 points is very important. We are 3 points behind the opponent; it could be 4, 5, or 6, and in the worst-case scenario, it could be 6. We are in the championship race." The Portuguese coach also added that he was satisfied with the refereeing.
Fenerbahçe's head coach Jose Mourinho made statements following the 1-0 loss to Beşiktaş in the derby. Mourinho made striking remarks regarding their championship chances.
"WE WERE BETTER, I LIKED THE REFEREE"
Mourinho's statements are as follows;
"It was decisive for us. It was a very nice match. There wasn't great quality at every moment of the game, but it was a beautiful match. The referee managed the game well without giving consecutive yellow cards. I liked the referee's performance. My team wasn't perfect, but they were the better side.
"I CANNOT CRITICIZE MY PLAYERS"
They had one good chance, and they scored from a half-chance. There was one position for Dzeko, there were some that were cleared off the line, and some that hit the post. If we had scored first, it would have been different. The match was in our hands. At least we deserved a draw. They had great players on the counter-attack. They created dangers. I cannot criticize my players. We tried our best to win the match. I congratulate Beşiktaş and the referee.
FENERBAHÇE'S CHAMPIONSHIP CHANCES
In the end, this match is worth 3 points. Every 3 points is very important. We are 3 points behind the opponent; it could be 4-5-6, at worst it could be 6. We are in the championship race. We came with an offensive squad. We were doing everything to win, not to hold on to a 0-0. I sincerely congratulate the referee and Beşiktaş. The side that did more to win and was better lost.