03.07.2026 23:00
TFF 1st League team. Esenler Erokspor aims to reach the Super League this time as champions, after missing out in the playoffs last season. Technical director Mustafa Gürsel said, 'We will do our best with my team, management, and players to win the championship we narrowly missed last year.'
Esenler Erokspor aims to realize its Super League dream, which remained unfinished last season after losing to Arca Çorum FK in the Trendyol 1. Lig play-off final, by becoming champions this season.
THEY TURNED BACK FROM THE SUPER LEAGUE DOOR
The green-yellow team, which finished last season in 3rd place, turned back from the Super League door after losing to Arca Çorum FK in the Trendyol 1. Lig play-off final. Esenler Erokspor, which entered camp in Bolu for new season preparations, aims to become champions and directly rise to the Super League. The Istanbul team continues its work under the guidance of new head coach Mustafa Gürsel.
"WE PRIORITIZE SQUAD PLANNING"
Mustafa Gürsel told AA correspondent that they are experiencing the excitement of a new community and a new season, wishing the new season to be beneficial for all teams.
Gürsel stated that they entered camp in Bolu two days ago as part of new season preparations, saying, "We haven't arrived with the full squad yet. In the first phase of the camp, we prioritize squad planning. We aim to gradually complete our deficiencies in this process. All our efforts are directed that way. While doing this, we aim to prepare for the new season on the field and enter the season in the best way possible."
"WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO BECOME CHAMPIONS"
Emphasizing that they will work to realize the championship dream that remained unfinished last season this season, Gürsel said, "I, my team, our management, and our players will do our best to win the championship we narrowly missed last year this season."
"AN ENJOYABLE AND COLORFUL LEAGUE"
Gürsel stated that they will spend both camp periods in Bolu, noting that they will work hard to achieve their goals.
Describing the Trendyol 1. Lig as having a challenging and competitive structure, Gürsel explained that this season will also be competitive, saying, "No matter what, regardless of the conditions, this league has been like this for years. It will be the same this year because, by its nature, it is a very enjoyable and colorful league."
Gürsel stated that fans will watch a team that fights on the field and plays for the goal in the new season, saying, "First, we need to build a squad that gets results and plays well. After that, it will be easier to talk about our game philosophy."
Gürsel noted that the game philosophy will become clearer once the team is formed, saying, "What matters in this league is being able to play the most suitable game for the squad you build. First, we need to build that team. Then, the aim is to create an enjoyable, beautiful, and entertaining team from that built team that achieves goals and gets results."