Fenerbahçe Manager İsmail Kartal's Statement on Resignation Decision
The experienced manager announced that he considered leaving with an emotional decision after the Roma match, but returned to lead the team following a meeting with the management.
Fenerbahçe Manager İsmail Kartal shared the details of the resignation decision that came to the agenda after the Roma match and recounted the events ahead of the Süper Lig match against Gaziantep FK.
I Am a Child of the Community
Fenerbahçe Manager İsmail Kartal answered questions from members of the press ahead of the Süper Lig fifth-week match against Gaziantep FK.
Water Bottle Reaction
Kartal stated that a water bottle being thrown at his head from the stands while the match was tied 1-1 deeply saddened him, and that he did not want to stay in a place where the fans did not want him.
Emotional Behavior
The experienced coach expressed that he might have given an emotional reaction at the end of the match and that he therefore considered resigning.
Meeting with the Management
Stating that they held an open and clear meeting with the board of directors after the events, Kartal said there were no problems left and that he was continuing his duties.
Players' Happiness
Following his decision, Kartal voiced that his players were very glad for his return, that they had grown accustomed to one another, and that the harmony within the team continued.
Gaziantep FK Match Objective
Evaluating the Gaziantep FK match as well, the manager noted that he trusted all his players who would take to the field and that they wanted to take the three points and continue on their way.