Trabzonspor, which will face Samsunspor in the 18th week of the Trendyol Super League, team captain Uğurcan Çakır answered the questions of the press members before their training at Mehmet Ali Yılmaz Facilities. Çakır stated that Trabzonspor has experienced difficult times from time to time this season, but they have gained momentum in recent weeks.
Evaluating the fluctuating performance of the team during the season, Uğurcan Çakır said, “We have achieved great success in Trabzonspor. However, ups and downs are a part of football. Even though we are not at the level we want as a team this season, I am satisfied with my individual performance. When things are going bad, I do my best to work harder and contribute to the team.” “We have been performing better as a team in recent weeks,” he said.
Çakır emphasized that the adaptation process of the newly joined players caused some difficulties and said, “Many new players joined us at the beginning of the season. This naturally brought about an adaptation problem. However, I think we have overcome this process now. Especially in the last 3-4 weeks, we have played better on the field.” “We reveal it,” he said.
RESPONSE TO GALATASARAY TRANSFER CLAIMS
Regarding the allegations about his transfer to Galatasaray, Uğurcan Çakır said, “I am from Trabzonspor and I am the captain of this team. I am very happy to play here. I am not interested in the news. I love my city and my team.”
“THE AIR OF BIG MATCHES IS DIFFERENT”
Speaking about his performance in big matches, the 28-year-old goalkeeper said, “The atmosphere of big matches is always different. I try to go into every match with the same motivation, but big matches can bring extra motivation to the players. However, we often talk with our teammates that we should prepare for all matches with the goal of 3 points.” he said.
“THE CONSTANTLY CHANGING DEFENSE LINE HAS PUSHED IT”
Evaluating the difficulties of the changes in the defensive line, the successful goalkeeper said, “Of course, there is an adjustment period. I think we should all play together because there has been a constant change between Savic, Serdar, Batagov and Hüseyin due to injuries and I do not know the ideal 11, no one does. “No matter who plays, I have to reflect the best on the field,” he said.
Emphasizing that they are trying to stay in football, Uğurcan Çakır said, “Referee mistakes happen to us too. Referees can make mistakes, but I do not want to talk about this issue. What we think internally are different things. As the Trabzonspor community, we focus on staying on the field and playing football.”
Regarding the fans’ reactions to the players coming from their own sources, Çakır said, “People react to the ones they love. The reactions are natural because we are playing a success-oriented sport after all. People are more angry with the ones they love, that’s how I see it.”
“EUROPE IS MY TARGET ONE HUNDRED PERCENT”
When asked about Manchester United’s transfer plans for him, Çakır said, “Our brother Altay is playing there. There is no need for such a thing, I hope Altay will be successful there. Of course, I always have a European goal. I want to prepare myself accordingly and show myself there. I love football.” When I left I thought ‘Why didn’t I go to Europe?’ “I don’t want to say that. I have 100 percent such a goal. If a clear offer comes, we will sit down and talk with our president,” he replied.
TURKISH CUP TARGET
Referring to Trabzonspor’s goals in the Ziraat Turkish Cup, Uğurcan Çakır said, “Winning the cup is one of the most realistic goals for us. We will play the Alanya and Rize matches at home. We will play the Iskenderun match away, but we have a good fixture. We want to win the Turkish Cup.”
The captain of the claret-blue team also stated that they will fight to participate in European cups for the rest of the season and that they are working hard towards this goal.