22.05.2026 11:31
Aykut Kocaman gave a harsh response to the "defensive football" criticisms. The experienced coach said that in modern football, offense and defense cannot be considered separately.
Aziz Yıldırım, a presidential candidate at Fenerbahçe, has Aykut Kocaman among his head coach candidates, and Kocaman made headlines with his statements at a panel he attended. The experienced coach drew attention especially with his response to criticisms of "defensive football."
"GOING TO GALATASARAY IS IMPOSSIBLE"
Aykut Kocaman responded clearly to a question directed at him at the panel: "If Galatasaray makes an offer, would you accept it?" The experienced coach said, "I used to find it natural if people couldn't work elsewhere when they couldn't be where they felt a heartfelt allegiance. However, the July 3 process made this impossible, especially for me. Therefore, it is impossible."
RESPONSE TO DEFENSIVE FOOTBALL CRITICISMS
Aykut Kocaman also responded to criticisms of "defensive football" that have been made about him for years. The seasoned manager began his remarks by saying, "The hardest thing in life is trying to explain something to someone who doesn't want to understand."
"DEFENSE STARTS FROM ATTACK"
Kocaman stated that in modern football, attack and defense cannot be considered separately from each other, saying, "Defense starts from attack. Attack also starts from defense. The two are inseparable."
GAVE EXAMPLES OF PSG AND ARSENAL
In his statement, Aykut Kocaman cited Europe's giant clubs as examples. The experienced coach said, "The world's best teams like PSG, Bayern Munich, and Arsenal try to take the ball from the opponent in the shortest time possible. They do this with organized field planning and high-intensity pressing. This is the defensive side of the job."
FENERBAHÇE CLAIMS ON THE AGENDA
Aykut Kocaman's name has been associated with Fenerbahçe again in recent days. It is alleged that the experienced manager is among Aziz Yıldırım's candidates for a domestic head coach.