Lucescu told AA correspondent that after the statement he made after the Beşiktaş match, he laughed when he heard what was written about him in Turkey.
Stating that his words were misunderstood, Lucescu said, “I did not underestimate Beşiktaş in any way, but on the contrary, I wanted to say that Beşiktaş has built a good team of foreigners this season. I made the emphasis on Africa to glorify Beşiktaş’s team.” he said.
Stating that Beşiktaş is a big team in European style, Lucescu emphasized that African athletes are in the squad of big clubs in Europe such as Chelsea and Manchester City.
Expressing that his words were taken to different points by sports writers or on social media, Lucescu said:
“I can’t understand what discrimination is in my definition. I have worked with African football players for years. No one can get between me and Beşiktaş fans. There can never be any discrimination or racism. I did not say that Beşiktaş is very African in the team, as an expression of negativity or discrimination. “He built a good team, he looks ready for the Super League. Transfers were made on the spot. A team that is strong enough to fight for the championship.”
– “When I was in the national team, I couldn’t find any player from the big three”
Stating that they played an effective game against Beşiktaş in the first match of the UEFA European Conference League play-off tour, Lucescu said that the majority of Dynamo Kiev played with players from the football academy.
Mentioning that he was impatient for the match in Istanbul, Lucescu said, “When I was the coach of the Turkish National Team, I could not find players from big teams, such as Beşiktaş, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, to invite them to the national team. Because more foreign players are given a chance in Turkey. This is also a fact. there is.” used the phrases.
Emphasizing that they are looking forward to the rematch with Beşiktaş, Lucescu said, “I know the power of Beşiktaş fans. Beşiktaş fans will be very influential in that match. I can’t wait to see that atmosphere, too.” said.