Fenerbahçe Head Coach İsmail Kartal Ready for Roma Match

Fenerbahçe Head Coach İsmail Kartal made statements at the press conference held ahead of their UEFA Champions League opening week match against Roma tomorrow. Kartal stated that they have players who know how to play in any system and that they have prepared for the match in the best possible way.

Evaluations Before the Roma Match

Fenerbahçe will host Italian team Roma at home tomorrow at 19:45 in the first week of the Champions League. A press conference was held at the Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex ahead of the match.

Head coach İsmail Kartal stated that they have completed their preparations and performed detailed analyses of the opponent.

Emphasis on a Squad Capable of Playing in Any System

Drawing attention to the opponent's strong and in-form squad, Kartal stated that they will not just close up in defense and will reflect the tactical setup they have prepared onto the pitch.

The experienced manager emphasized that all players in the squad are valuable and that they work with footballers who have the capacity to know how to play in any system.

Asensio's Absence and Excitement

Speaking about the situation of Marco Asensio, whose injury continues, Kartal stated that they have a large and high-quality group of players, expressing his belief that other names on the pitch will not make his absence felt.

He added that they feel great happiness and excitement for returning to the Champions League after an 18-year hiatus.

Strategic Match Message to the Fans

Touching upon the importance of tactical awareness among the fans, İsmail Kartal stated that the match is a strategy game and asked for support from the stands from the beginning to the end of the match.