28.06.2024 15:10
Fenerbahçe player Mert Hakan Yandaş, who is preparing for the new season in Topuk Yaylası, made noteworthy statements about coach Jose Mourinho. Mert Hakan, who said that working with the Portuguese coach is a great opportunity for him, said, "Not everyone gets the chance to work with Mourinho. He came here knowing everyone's name, he is very close to everyone. As for the commander issue, he is our commander. Whatever he says, we will do it."
In Fenerbahçe, which continues its new season preparations in Topuk Yaylası, team captain Mert Hakan Yandaş answered questions from the press.
"TRAININGS ARE TOUGH"
Mert Hakan, stating that they are doing tough trainings, said, "It is a busy period for us. It started tough and continues tough. Teams reap the benefits of these camps during the season. Jose Mourinho makes incredible trainings. It is a bit tiring but enjoyable. Hopefully, the new season will be good for Fenerbahçe. The team continues as if it never took a break. Maybe everyone has worked during the vacation. This may also be influenced by the coach."
"OUR COMMANDER IS MOURINHO"
The Fenerbahçe Captain emphasized that Mourinho is the commander in the team and said, "Not everyone has the chance to work with Jose Mourinho. It is a great opportunity for me too. I will serve Fenerbahçe for two more years. Everyone in the team came here knowing each other by name, and they are very close to everyone. As for the commander issue, he is our commander. We will do what he says."
NATIONAL TEAM WORDS
The experienced football player, speaking about EURO2024, said, "I follow EURO2024 and congratulate my friends. Hopefully, they will go further. They had a difficult period in terms of the game, but we need to support them. They serve the Crescent and Star, and hopefully the country will continue to support them and they will go as far as they can. I am also very happy for them."
"I WILL FIGHT AGAINST EVERYONE AGAINST US"
The 29-year-old player, who said that he had unfortunate injuries last season, said, "I had unfortunate injuries. I played well last season and contributed well to the team. The commander issue is the fans' appreciation. Our commanders are our coaches. We are the soldiers of the club. Whether it's 1 minute or 10 minutes... I am here to do the best I can for however long it takes. I want to play even more this season. Everyone will see the contribution I make to the team. I will fight against everyone who is against us."
"EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TOOK 1 MINUTE"
Mert Hakan Yandaş, who recently signed a 2-year contract with Fenerbahçe, described the process as "The contract issue took a very short time. First, our president called and our conversation lasted 1 minute. When he said that he wanted to see me in the Fenerbahçe jersey for at least two more years, I accepted and thanked him."