Sports writers evaluate the Fenerbahçe-Alanyaspor match: 'Quality emerged'

Serkan Akcan: "The quality has emerged"

The key to the match was for Alanya, who played by passing deep in their own half during the first period, to come out of their shell, and for Fenerbahçe to seek goals by playing long balls behind their defense. This scenario played out. Livaković saved a one-on-one chance and immediately sent a long ball behind the defense, which Tadić converted to make it 2-0. Shortly after, Dzeko brought the score to 3. It can be said that with Fred's return, Fenerbahçe has begun to enjoy the comfort of the quality of the player group it possesses. When Tadić's two goals and Dzeko's finishing quality meet Fred's intelligence, Fenerbahçe's quality emerges. (FANATİK)

Cem Dizdar: "It was the masters who decided the match"

In the 48th minute, Alanya approached a goal by making accurate passes all over the pitch, but Gaius Makuta attempted a cross instead of a pass! In the subsequent play, Serdar Dursun tried to 'shoot' twice instead of passing, and once again, what wasn't meant to be, didn't happen! However, in the 64th minute, Tadić did what the Alanya player couldn't, delivering the cross that decided the match! After that, even if Alanya had any strength left, they completely collapsed. Fenerbahçe, on the other hand, was confident. They looked as if they had planned exactly what they wanted to do and with whom. Yet, they were also creative when it came to 'improvisation.' Alanya was diligent but equally 'listless' in attack! They were sure they couldn't do it, and they didn't. Still, if they maintain this system, they could become one of the league's teams that both causes trouble and confuses opponents. (FANATİK)

Gürcan Bilgiç: "Get ready, they are coming in a big way"

It was actually a test match. Were we going to see a repeat after the incredible performance and score in Rize five days ago? The result: we did... Mourinho is showing us exactly the development period he promised. Regarding the "sluggish" play in the first few weeks, he had said, "We are not physically fit yet." As soon as the group of players regained their strength and reached the level he wanted, the Fenerbahçe that left the ball to the opponent was gone, and the ones that press forward and threaten arrived. (SABAH)

Ömer Üründül: "The hero of the match who ran the least"

İsmail was hardworking as always. Fred was mediocre. Szymanski ran a lot but was disorganized. Maximin is currently sending out an S.O.S. He cannot maintain consistency in his important ability to beat defenders, and he also has compatibility issues with his teammates. He probably needs time. En-Nesyri is an important center-forward. Moreover, he is the player Mourinho insistently wanted as his top priority in transfers. I honestly wonder why he gets so little playing time. Is he weak, or is he injured? Another interesting point from last night is this: Tadic was the player who ran the least on the pitch, yet he became the hero of the night. This is the state of the teams in our league. That is why we struggle even against mediocre teams in the European arena. Happy Victory Day. We are grateful to our great leader and his heroic comrades-in-arms. (SABAH)

Ercan Güven: "Two 'amusement park operator' coaches!"

The reason for this interesting match was actually the influence on the pitch of two madmen—one mature and one young: Mourinho, whose career of madness has carried him to the summit, and Fatih Tekke, who never hesitates to do crazy things. It was natural... Whether you are a holiday resort operator promising "peace" or an amusement park operator offering "tension, fear, and excitement," you are ultimately members of the same profession. However, some are unconventional! Some try to be unconventional. (MİLLİYET)

Fırat Aydınus: "Fenerbahçe once again flared up suddenly and scored their goals"

Fenerbahçe took the field in the Alanyaspor match with the same starting eleven as last week's game against Rizespor. Against the yellow-navies, who applied a successful press in the final third, Alanyaspor's insistence on playing out from the back—which they failed to execute—led to the hosts creating 3 dangerous chances in the first 10 minutes. Alanyaspor insisted on doing what they could not do. They practically insisted on conceding a goal. The desire to play out from the back, which began under Farioli and continues with Fatih Tekke, carries great risk, especially against teams like Fenerbahçe that apply high pressing. In Fenerbahçe, Szymanski, Fred, and İsmail present a balanced, near-ideal midfield appearance. With the addition of new signing Sofyan Amrabat, the team's pressing power will increase even further. (HÜRRİYET)