Sports writers evaluate Beşiktaş's first match under Fernando Santos: 'You too, Santos?'

In the 20th week of the Süper Lig, Beşiktaş hosted Fatih Karagümrük at home.

The Black and Whites, playing their first match under Portuguese manager Fernando Santos, defeated their opponent 3-0 with goals from Semih Kılıçsoy, Rashica, and Gedson Fernandes. Young talent Semih Kılıçsoy, who has drawn attention with his performance in recent weeks, shone once again in this match.

Sports writers evaluated Beşiktaş's first match under Fernando Santos as follows;

BİLAL MEŞE: THE GREATEST ASSURANCE IS SEMİH KILIÇSOY

Well, this is the picture of Beşiktaş; it needs a little patience and a little support. They can play poorly; remember, the Eagles returned from Rize, where they went with fear, with 4 goals conceded. Plus, it has only been a few days since Fernando Santos arrived; please do not forget that he also needs time and credit. Cenk Tosun is well-intentioned, he searches, he tries, he finds, but it doesn't happen; he is also a bit unlucky. He misses from inside the six-yard box, he hits it on the volley, the ball hits the crossbar this time; what can he do? At the moment, the greatest assurance is Semih Kılıçsoy; if he is there—and he is—sit back in the stands and be comfortable; as long as he finds the ball, he doesn't forgive. Skip the first half; it's not that there weren't opportunities, but they weren't crowned with a goal.(Milliyet)

ATİLLA GÖKÇE: EVERYTHING IS TURNING AROUND AT BEŞİKTAŞ

After heavy traumas, broken hopes, and shaky tables that created insecurity and hopelessness, Beşiktaş is holding onto the rope of reason, to the rebellion of despair... They bring Portugal's veteran coach Fernando Santos to Istanbul... Everything is turning around for the Black and Whites. Positive energy is spreading to the stadium. Beşiktaş is hosting Fatih Karagümrük at home, running, working with all their might, and fighting... Fernando Santos patted all his players on the shoulder as they went onto the pitch and said, "I am here, I am with you." In management language, this pat on the shoulder and physical expression of affection means: "Kid, you are valuable to me. I need you!" Perhaps this is the message the football team has been waiting for from all the coaches throughout the season but couldn't receive... That message worked very well yesterday. Semih Kılıçsoy, Beşiktaş's "goal prince," showed his skill and his goal to the whole world yesterday. That goal came from a tight angle, a spot from which it would generally be missed, with a wonderful strike; health to his feet. Then there was Milot Rashica's goal. This Semih and Rashica were the joint heroes of yesterday's match. (Milliyet)

ERMAN TOROĞLU: SANTOS HAS QUITE A LOT OF WORK TO DO

The Beşiktaş team is not yet fully ready physically. Why? They do good things one-sidedly. But they cannot do them in pairs. For example, they try to do good things in defense, they are going to attack. They go, but there is no support from behind. Because if they provide support, the players don't think about going forward because they won't be able to return with the same strength. The new coach Fernando Santos has quite a lot of work to do. I am watching a player named Semih. The man is a footballer from head to toe. His physique is also good. I cannot believe why he hasn't found more chances until now. When I ask why this kid wasn't played, I understand better why Beşiktaş has changed so many coaches. (Fotomaç)

UĞUR MELEKE: CONGRATULATIONS TO SERDAR TOPRAKTEPE

Yes, Fernando Santos was in the stands in Rize last week, and he was on the sidelines yesterday. However, the game of the last 4 weeks is Serdar Topraktepe's game. He is the one who moved Bahtiyar to the center of the defense... He is the one who used Demir Ege as a six and Amir as an eight. He is the one who unconditionally trusted Semih, who has contributed 5 goals and 2 assists in the last 4 matches. Serdar Topraktepe is handing over a much better Beşiktaş to Fernando Santos. (Hürriyet)

GÜNTEKİN ONAY: THE FERNANDO SANTOS EFFECT

Despite its narrow and incomplete squad, Beşiktaş has achieved good team chemistry. Fernando Santos must be pleased with the player performances he watched in these 2 matches. The group of players is now aware that the situation is serious. Because they are aware that the ones who will leave from now on will be themselves. Fernando Santos will be here next season. If the players want to stay, they must deserve the jersey.  (Hürriyet)

ALİ ECE: THE BABY EAGLE, THE KOSOVAR AND BENFICA EAGLES

Playing with Semih also boosts Rashica's performance. Thanks to the Baby Eagle, who is both a scorer and a provider, the Kosovar Eagle has also started to fly. So, welcome back Benfica Eagle Santos; I apologize for the nonsensical shot by the person in question in the 87th minute, you deserve to manage much better than that. (Fanatik)

CEM DİZDAR: YOU TOO, SANTOS? NECİP AGAIN?

In my opinion, it would be more accurate to wait three or four matches to clearly determine the Beşiktaş players' tendencies to meet with Fernando Santos's knowledge... The first half passed in this tone with a few attempts anyway. The second half of the match started with Karagümrük's search. Beşiktaş swayed a bit... While wondering how they would recover, they said "Hello" to their new coach and their fans, who have looked listless for a long time, first with Semih, the most visible player of the match, and two minutes later with Milot Rashica, one of the least visible, turning the ball that fell in front of him into a goal... Then the game returned to the country's routine. Beşiktaş focused on protecting the score, and Karagümrük focused on not conceding more goals. But one scored, and the other conceded! However, interesting things did not fail to happen in the match... First, the fans' star Rachid Ghezzal, then the "big expectation" Ante Rebic entered the game. However, there was more to come!.. Despite the country's football scholars, Fernando Santos sent Necip Uysal onto the pitch. The question is, "Are they ashamed of all they said?" The answer is, of course; "Not at all!" (Fanatik)

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