Statements from Fenerbahçe Head Coach İsmail Kartal After the Lyon Match
Fenerbahçe head coach İsmail Kartal responded to criticisms following the victory against Lyon and qualification for the Champions League, reacting to efforts to discredit them.
Following Fenerbahçe's 2-1 away victory against Lyon in the UEFA Champions League play-off return leg, ending an 18-year wait, head coach İsmail Kartal reacted strongly to the criticisms and efforts to discredit him after the match.
End of the Champions League Drought
Fenerbahçe managed to qualify for the Champions League after a long hiatus by defeating Lyon 2-1 away in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round, following a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
Emphasis on Brave Play and Qualification
Making statements after the match, head coach İsmail Kartal drew attention to the two-legged ties, stating that they played fearlessly and bravely, knowing that they would make it to the Champions League.
Innovations and the Belief of the Players
Stating that they constantly work to make Fenerbahçe play better, Kartal emphasized that the players believed in themselves and achieved this success together.
Accusations of Discrediting and Reactions
Pointing out that constant negative talk and making things that never happened look as if they did are efforts to discredit them, Kartal voiced his reaction to this situation.
Sadness Over Criticisms from Former Players
Stating that he is saddened when he hears overly harsh criticisms, especially from former players and colleagues, İsmail Kartal drew attention to the difficulties of the profession.