Fenerbahçe Head Coach İsmail Kartal Resigns After Roma Match
Hosting Roma in their first match on the European stage, the yellow-navy team left the pitch with a draw, while an earthquake shook the managerial seat.
In the UEFA Champions League opening week match, Fenerbahçe drew 1-1 at home against Roma. Right after the match, head coach İsmail Kartal announced his resignation never to return, while young footballer Bartuğ Elmaz also evaluated the match.
Points Shared in the Champions League
Fenerbahçe faced Italian representative Roma at home in the first week match of the UEFA Champions League. The highly competitive match ended in a 1-1 draw with goals from both sides.
Resignation Decision by İsmail Kartal
Holding a press conference after the match, Fenerbahçe Head Coach İsmail Kartal stated that he took this decision to pave the way for the club. Kartal concluded the meeting by expressing that he resigned from his post never to return again.
Midfield Setup and Performance
In his resignation statement, İsmail Kartal emphasized that they took to the field with a trio consisting of Kante, İsmail, and Bartuğ because they anticipated the opponent's midfield struggle, and that he was satisfied with the players' performance.
Bartuğ Elmaz's Match Evaluation
Young footballer Bartuğ Elmaz, who started in the starting 11 and left the game due to an injury in the 62nd minute, thanked head coach İsmail Kartal for trusting him.
Stating that they analyzed the opponent well, Bartuğ Elmaz expressed that they were sad about missing out on the victory, but that the 1 point earned in the Champions League is extremely valuable.