Gaziantep FK Technical Director Selçuk İnan's Evaluation of Fenerbahçe Match
Gaziantep FK lost 14-3 away to Fenerbahçe in the 1th week of the Trendyol Super League. In the evaluations made after the match, technical director Selçuk İnan praised the fight of his players. Drawing attention to the performance of his players on the field, İnan said, “We could have earned at least 1 point. I feel a little sorry for them. They fought well, they played well.”
Good Tackling, Individual Mistakes and Scoring Psychology
Emphasizing that individual mistakes at the beginning of the match caused them to concede a goal, İnan said, “We played a little better than Fenerbahçe in the first half. In the second half, important players got involved in the game and we stayed on the field with the psychology of protecting the score, which gave us the opportunity to counterattack.” In this context, he stated that one of the corners won by Fenerbahçe resulted in a goal.
Stagnation and the Problems of Anatolian Teams
In response to a question about the pauses experienced in the matches played by Anatolian teams in Istanbul, İnan said, “We were the side playing in the first half. In such a competitive game, there are some pauses. I also warn my players when they lie down.” He stated that this situation was related to the gap between the big teams and the Anatolian teams.
Psychological Effects and Away Performance
İnan also drew attention to the psychological effects of away matches. “This situation is not just about the lineup. We are experiencing problems especially in away matches,” he said. This statement led us to think about the reasons for the team’s away performance.
Tactical Approaches in the Fenerbahçe Match
Speaking about his tactics in the Fenerbahçe match, İnan said, “The player’s foot may slip, he may make a mistake. We conceded a goal at such a moment. Today, all four of my players who could play as a stopper were injured. We tried to play different players in different positions.” He stated that he tried to portray a profile of a coach who likes to play up front.
Yellow-Navy Fans' Reactions
Stating that what Fenerbahçe fans say about him bothers him, İnan said, “I have never disrespected any team player or coach during my time as a football player. Therefore, I expect respect.” He added that they compete under difficult conditions and can sometimes rebel against referees.
Referees and Decisions Under Pressure
Recalling the speeches made by the Gaziantep FK president about the referees after the match, İnan said, “I agree with my president. He stopped the match immediately. Even giving the penalty showed the referee’s intention.” He stated that the referees were under pressure against the big teams.
As a result
Selçuk İnan, with his evaluations after the Fenerbahçe match, revealed both the team's performance and the difficulties they faced. He analyzed the team's fighting spirit and the dynamics of the match, and offered important clues for the upcoming matches.
