Coach Ertuğrul Sağlam stated that Fenerbahçe is one step ahead in the champion race in the Super League. Sağlam stated that the National Team Coach Stefan Kuntz should also be supported.
Ertuğrul Sağlam, the coach, who came to his hometown Gümüşhane for the interview organized by the Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, visited the Mayor Ercan Çimen. Before meeting with academicians and students at Gümüşhane University Congress Center, Sağlam made special statements to Demirören News Agency (DHA). Stating that he is happy to be in his hometown Gümüşhane, Sağlam, regarding the championship race in the Super League, said, “When we look at the last part of the season, the teams show ups and downs. When we look at the prominent teams, Fenerbahçe and Başakşehir were. They also entered a pause period, but when we look at Fenerbahce, it seems like they are a little ahead of other teams in terms of appearance, but when we look at the past seasons, there are many teams that started the season badly and then finished the season as champions. He plays football collectively, knows what he is doing and gives pleasure. Fenerbahçe is a little more at the forefront right now,” he said.
“FENERBAHÇE’S ADVANTAGE IS ITS LARGE STAFF”
Stating that Fenerbahce Technical Director Jorge Jesus ensures that all their players stay in shape, Sağlam said: “Fenerbahce has a large squad. Jesus wants to do this as far as I understand, every player is important to me and every player can wear the jersey on his back at any time. “This is a huge advantage for the team and has shown examples of this in the past weeks. Players are fighting hard not to lose the jersey. The advantage of Fenerbahçe is that it has a large and high quality squad,” he said.
“WE HAVE TO FIGHT IN THE EUROPEAN AND TURKISH LEAGUE”
Emphasizing that Turkish teams should get used to playing in both the European and Turkish leagues, Sağlam said, “Turkish football should get used to this situation. We should leave literature such as ‘We are very tired’ aside. Football economy, football sector is progressing a lot. Teams are making serious gains as the rounds pass. Europe “When we look at the prestige in football, its position and economic inputs as we win matches, European cups are inevitable. Our teams need to be here. The aim of finishing in a good place in the league is to participate in European cups. After achieving this success, it is humorous to say where the European cup matches came from,” he said.
“THE SENOL GÜNEŞ’S COME IS A GOOD IMAGE FOR Beşiktaş”
Sağlam, who also shared his thoughts on the separation of ways with Valerien Ismael in Beşiktaş, said:
“I’m in favor of stability. We’ve had many examples, not just for Ismael. An agreement is made with a new coach. He’s making a good start. Praises are being given. It’s said that we should make long-term contracts. After that, the bad course of 3-5 matches declared the praised coach as persona non grata. “We need to give up on this understanding. I wish it had continued. But the fact that Şenol Güneş has also come presents a good image for Beşiktaş.”
“SUPPORT AND STABILITY IS WHAT WE NEED FOR THE NATIONAL TEAM”
Noting that the national team has embarked on a new adventure, Sağlam said, “We are saddened that we are not in the World Cup. National team coach, our friend from Beşiktaş, Stefan Kuntz. We need to achieve stability in the national team as well. We need to support Kuntz and stand behind him. More tolerance, more constructive evaluation. and criticism should be made. Because the national team is all of us. We are all proud of the success of the national team. What we need is support and stability.”