Fatih Terim's Star Player Commentary: Mbappe and Haaland Do Not Defend

Fatih Terim, one of Turkish football's experienced managers, made important statements on his newly launched YouTube channel regarding how to get the most efficiency out of star footballers.

Star Player Management and Defensive Duties

Fatih Terim, the former manager of Galatasaray and the National Team, evaluated prominent figures of the football world in his YouTube broadcast. Terim emphasized that in order to get the highest efficiency from star footballers, they should not be worn out with defensive burdens.

Examples of Hagi and Messi

Giving examples from his career, the experienced name stated that he utilized Gheorghe Hagi with this mindset during his time managing Galatasaray. Pointing out that he did not assign Hagi the duty of constantly running back and forth on the pitch, Terim recalled that Lionel Messi similarly did not run back at Barcelona, and the team was built to keep these players fresh.

Assessment of Mbappe and Haaland

Continuing his examples through Kylian Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, the two major stars of modern football, Fatih Terim stated that these players cannot be expected to chase after full-backs. Terim noted that when such players are left fresh and sound, they can accomplish extraordinary things on the pitch.

Call to Managers

Also addressing his colleagues, Fatih Terim argued that coaches should focus on the winning side of the game. He expressed that creating defensive anxiety in the minds of players negatively affects offensive efficiency.