Statements from Fenerbahçe players after the Roma match
Following Fenerbahçe's UEFA Champions League match against Roma, Bartuğ Elmaz, Archie Brown, and Levent Mercan spoke to the broadcaster.
Following Fenerbahçe's match against Roma in the first week of the UEFA Champions League, yellow-navy blue players Bartuğ Elmaz, Archie Brown, and Levent Mercan made statements to the broadcaster, evaluating the overall game.
Bartuğ Elmaz's Evaluations
Bartuğ Elmaz stated that he thanked the manager for giving him a chance in such a big match like Roma and that he gave his best effort on the pitch to not waste this trust.
Emphasizing that points won in the Champions League are very important, Elmaz stated that they could have won the match, but a draw is not a bad result either.
Tactical Changes in the Second Half
Touching upon the increased gameplay power in the second half compared to the first, Bartuğ Elmaz said that they stepped onto the pitch in line with the tactics given by the manager and fought well.
Stating that they are sad about missing out on the win, the young footballer conveyed that they are now entirely focused on their upcoming league match and will prepare in the best way possible.
Archie Brown's Goal Celebration
Stating that they wanted the 3 points very much in the match and that they played a game they could have won, Archie Brown expressed that he experienced a slight disappointment for this reason.
Expressing great happiness for the goal he scored, Brown noted that they will continue to work hard and this reward means a lot to him.
Team Performance and Objectives
Saying that he thinks they participated more in the game during the second 45 minutes, Archie Brown underlined that they played against a very classy and quality team.
Stating that he trusts his teammates, Brown expressed his belief that they can advance further in the Champions League by working with humility.
Match Commentary from Levent Mercan
Stating that they displayed a very good game from the first minute, Levent Mercan said that they put up a great fight by playing patiently and smartly.
Stating that they believe they missed out on the 3 points against a strong Roma, Mercan emphasized that following this result, they need to look ahead and continue at the same level in the league.
His Role on the Pitch and Calm Play
Stating that he does not want to talk too much about his own performance, Levent Mercan expressed that he just tried to fight and calm the game down to keep the ball in their possession.
Stating that the coaching staff made a choice in this direction, Mercan added that wherever they are assigned, they always strive to do their best.