Göztepe's Performance in the Başakşehir Match in the Super League
Göztepe faced Başakşehir FK away in the 14th week of the Super League and lost the match with a big score of 4-1. This result questioned the consistency Göztepe achieved throughout the season. Göztepe Technical Director Stanimir Stoilov, made important statements at the press conference held after the match.
Pre-Match Expectations and Reality
Stoilov stated that he emphasized to the team that they should take a strong stance before the match. The coach, who stated how important stability is for a strong team, said that what happened in this match confirmed his concerns. He stated that the team's performance on the field did not match what they had shown throughout the season.
The Importance of Stability
Stating that Göztepe is a strong team, Stoilov emphasized that stability is a must. He stated that the team's development should be continuous. In this context, not only physical and tactical, but also mental Preparations were also of great importance. Stoilov expressed the necessity of doing some mental work at this point.
Being Aware of Mistakes
Stoilov, while evaluating the match, stated that they will eliminate the mistakes and that he does not like excuses. He stated that the absences of important players of the team, Solet, Doğan and Ahmet, were felt. However, he emphasized that this situation will not affect the team's ability to produce solutions. The technical director, who stated that Göztepe has a young squad, said that they will eliminate the mistakes by working with these young players.
Motivation of Young Players
Stoilov stated that young players sometimes do not want to listen and focus on more positive things. He stated that this situation puts the technical team in a difficult position and that this match is an important lesson for the young people. He emphasized that he thinks such experiences are of critical importance for the future of Göztepe.
Defensive Problems and Solutions
The defensive problems of Göztepe were also highlighted in the match. Stoilov stated that there were large gaps between the defenders and the players playing in the front area. He said that the team could not perform the desired aggressive pressing and that this situation facilitated the opponents' attacks. He drew attention to the fact that if the team could not win the duels, the game system would become ineffective.
Aggressive Press Strategy
Stating that Göztepe's players up front need to press more aggressively, Stoilov stated that this style of play is essential for success. He emphasized that the team should not be afraid to stay 3v3 in their backfield. However, he stated that if they are not motivated enough, the desired pressure will never be achieved and this situation can negatively affect the game plan.
Team Consciousness
Stoilov said that Göztepe should act as a whole with the players, management and fans. He emphasized the importance of unity and solidarity to overcome difficult days. He stated that he believes Göztepe can overcome such situations quickly. He stated that the team will continue to work hard and make efforts to achieve their goals.
The Future of Göztepe in Brief
With this poor result against Başakşehir, Göztepe has entered a serious evaluation process in terms of both the technical team and the players. Stanimir Stoilov's statements revealed the current situation of the team and its future goals. Issues such as ensuring stability, increasing mental and physical preparations, and increasing the motivation of young players are of critical importance for the future of Göztepe.
