03.11.2026 20:32
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola emphasized that the match in which they will visit Fenerbahçe in the 4th week of the UEFA Champions League will not be easy. Stating that Fenerbahçe has strong and experienced players, Iraola said that they need to start the match strongly and break the opponent's self-confidence. He also stated that despite Fenerbahçe's coaching change, there has been no major change in their playing style and that controlling the ball in midfield is critical.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola, who will visit Fenerbahçe tomorrow in the fourth week of the UEFA Champions League, said it will not be an easy match. Speaking at the press conference at Chobani Stadium, where the match will be played, Iraola stated that the yellow-navy team has very good players.
''FENERBAHÇE HAS VERY GOOD PLAYERS''
Emphasizing that they need to start the match strongly, Andoni Iraola said, "We have come completely focused on tomorrow's Fenerbahçe match. We know it will not be easy. We look at the statistics. It is the same for other English teams; playing in Turkey is always difficult. Fenerbahçe has very good players, they have experience. They know how they need to play this competitive match. We need to start the match strongly and quickly gain momentum and break the self-confidence they have. This is still the beginning of the league. Nine points in three matches in the Champions League is a very big chance for us. Being able to reach 12 points is very important for the top 8. We know such things are difficult in this competition."
''THEY CAN ESTABLISH A LOT OF SUPERIORITY OVER US''
Upon being reminded that Fenerbahçe is going through a difficult period, Iraola noted:
"Fenerbahçe is going through a period in which it changed its head coach. We know the players and the team. There is no change in that. There is a situation we can analyze. I do not think they have changed their style much. There are individually talented players. We need to work on them. Fenerbahçe has very good players. If we give them too much time on the ball in midfield, we may have problems in this regard. We need to keep the match under more control. We must not allow them to gain self-confidence. They know how to play these kinds of matches. The stronger we start, the less chance we will give them. Otherwise, they can establish a lot of superiority over us."