Burak Yılmaz issues apology: I do not want it to be overshadowed
Gaziantep FK's experienced head coach Burak Yılmaz has apologized to the public following the red card he received during the Ziraat Turkish Cup match against Kocaelispor.
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Yılmaz, in a statement made on the social media platform X, addressed both thered card and thesubsequentfootage that appeared in the media,regardingtheHe stated that he felt the need to make astatement.
Theyoung coach noted that as a head coach, his demeanor on the sidelinesshould be an example not only for his playersbut forallyoung people.He emphasized that he is aware of the need to set an example.
"I knowthat there are areas where I need to show improvementin order to remain calmer and morelevel-headed during such moments,and I want it to be known that I am working on this by dedicating significant effort off the pitch. I wantthe efforts of my team and the extraordinary performance on the field to be recognized.I do not want thestruggle to beovershadowed by this incident. I am proud of my players for the stance they showed on the field today.Starting with our community, I apologize to my players,the football public, andall our referees."