24.09.2025 19:00
Semih Kılıçsoy, who was loaned from Beşiktaş to Cagliari, has become a topic of discussion in the Italian press due to his performance against Frosinone in the second round of the Coppa Italia. While Semih's performance was praised at times, it was also criticized on other occasions.
Serie A team Cagliari faced Frosinone in the second round of the Coppa Italia at the Unipol Domus Stadium and won the match 4-1.
SEMİH KILIÇSOY IN THE STARTING XI
National player Semih Kılıçsoy, who started the match in the starting XI, could not get past the goalkeeper in a one-on-one situation in the 20th minute. In the 26th minute, after a nice dribble, Semih's pass was not converted into a goal by his teammate Gaetano. The 20-year-old national footballer was substituted at the end of the first half.
BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT IN ITALY
After the match, Semih Kılıçsoy was featured in both positive and negative headlines in the Italian press. It was claimed that Semih generally did not make good use of the chances he received. Here are the headlines for the national player;
''MISSED THE OPPORTUNITY''
Tuttomercatoweb: "Pisacane gave him a critical chance in the first minute, but he could not capitalize on it. Especially in the first half, he had a shot that could have doubled the lead but missed the target."
"CLEARLY MISSED OPPORTUNITY"
Tutto Cagliari: "It was a critical opportunity, but he could not fully capitalize on it. He clearly missed a chance and seemed to need to adapt to the pace of the Italian league."
"HAS GOOD BALL CONTROL"
La Nuova: "The young Turkish striker has good determination and ball control. The cross he made into the penalty area deserved more chances."
"NEEDS TO DO MORE"
Cagliaripad: "In the 20th minute, Gaetano made a great pass to him, but he wasted it. In the 26th minute, he provided a great pass after a nice dribble, but Gaetano wasted the opportunity. Kılıçsoy, who was substituted at halftime, needs to do more because the competition in attack is tough."
"MUST GIVE MORE"
Centotrentuno: "There was a high expectation to see him in the starting XI, and the Turkish player missed a few opportunities. He showed some bright moments like the positions wasted by Rog and Gaetano, but he also struggled to defend the ball and missed a big goal chance with Gaetano's perfect pass. If he wants to rise in this squad, he can and must give more."
"EXCELLENT IN COUNTER ATTACKS''
Calciomercato: "He missed the chance to double the lead, but overall he did an excellent job in ball possession and counter-attacks."