Kasımpaşa Head Coach Emre Belözoğlu Criticizes Foreign Player Rule
Following the match against Başakşehir, Kasımpaşa Head Coach Emre Belözoğlu stated that the current foreign player rule in the Trendyol Süper Lig is putting pressure on teams and that the policy should be relaxed.
Following Kasımpaşa's 1-1 away draw against Başakşehir in the 3rd week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, head coach Emre Belözoğlu reacted to the foreign player rule at the post-match press conference and stated that they will face mandatory departures.
August 30 Message
Kasımpaşa Head Coach Emre Belözoğlu started his statements at the press conference held after the match at Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium by celebrating the August 30 Victory Day.
The experienced coach continued his remarks by commemorating Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades-in-arms with respect and gratitude.
Criticism of the Foreign Player Rule
Criticizing the foreign player rule in the Süper Lig after the match, Belözoğlu emphasized that the current implementation leaves teams in a very difficult situation.
Arguing that the rule must definitely be relaxed, the successful coach stated that they are forced to make mandatory squad moves due to this situation.
Mandatory Departures and Diabate Situation
Stating that they will part ways with certain names against their will due to the foreign player quota in the squad, Belözoğlu expressed that this situation disrupts their plans.
He emphasized that they will be forced to give up a player who directly contributes to the team, such as Diabate, who scored against Başakşehir.
Status Contradictions and Youth Investment
Drawing attention to the contradictions in the implementation, Belözoğlu reminded that İlkay Gündoğan plays with Turkish status at Galatasaray, while he has to play Kerem Demirbay under foreign status.
Stating that the club invests in young players and cannot give up on them, he touched upon the difficulty of building a squad under these conditions.
Assessment of the Başakşehir Match
Evaluating the football on the pitch during the press conference, Kasımpaşa's head coach stated that his team continues its confident style of play.
Belözoğlu thanked his players for the performance and struggle they displayed in the challenging away match.