Fatih Tekke: It is sad that our captain got injured

In the 14th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Trabzonspor defeated RAMS Başakşehir 4-3 away from home. Speaking at the press conference held after the match, Trabzonspor Head Coach Fatih Tekke said, "It was a match that excited the spectators."

The sad part was at the beginning of the match, and the happy part was at the end. The sad part for the opponent was the red card they received in the 10th minute. Although the opponent being reduced to 10 men seemed positive for us, we lost Edin. He will undergo surgery either tonight or tomorrow. An undesirable situation when playing against an opponent with 10 men is to fall behind.

One of these setbacks was a penalty, and the other came after a simple turnover. We experienced negatives during moments that seemed positive for us. However, we knew how to come back from this. Especially in the final moments of the match, Muçi's role in the victory was very important. He really needed such a morale boost. We played a very difficult match. We keep experiencing the same problems. The 3 points we took are very valuable to us, but it was sad that our captain got injured," he assessed.

"THE MOMENTS THE OPPONENT REACHED OUR GOAL ARE VERY FEW"

Stating that none of the 3 goals they conceded came from open play, Tekke said, "One came from a throw-in, one from a penalty, and the other from a corner. The moments the opponent reached our goal are very few. We had specifically worked on set pieces, but sometimes players act with the emotion of the match. There is nothing to talk about regarding the defense in this match. On the contrary, I think we need to talk about the offense. There should have been set plays that we finished more controlled and clearly. We tried, but we were too hurried," he expressed.

"WE DO NOT HAVE A LARGE SQUAD"

Stating that everyone has noticed the change in the team since the day he took office, the head coach of the burgundy-blue team said, "God grants it, He bestows it. Everyone sees the situation and development today compared to when I took office. It is going very positively. I think it is being tried to be shown as more than it is. There is no need to show it as more than it is. We know our situation. Today, two of our players were injured. Folcarelli has a problem with his hamstring. Edin is not available for now. We do not have a large squad," he spoke.

"EVEN MY WIFE SAYS 'WE WILL BE CHAMPIONS'"

Emphasizing that he wants to be a champion very much but that it is not easy, Fatih Tekke said, "I cannot even explain it to my wife. Even she, like the people outside, says, 'We will be champions.' No one can want this as much as I do. We live and breathe at the club 24/7. We are children of this place. I know my team. If we finish between 1st and 4th place, that is a very good achievement. Whether they accept it or not, that is the reality."

Some might say, 'We will make this team champions.' They are welcome to come and try. My contract is for one day. Both parties have the right to terminate it mutually. Today the fans applaud, tomorrow they might say, 'Coach, you should go.' I have no problem with that. I say the same things when people get angry at Muçi. I am with my players every moment.

Trabzonspor is our team. There are squads much better than ours. If they make very big mistakes, we want to be in this race. I want to be a champion very much, but it is not easy. Matches do not go easily. There are turning points. Our team's capacity is clear, and we are trying to do our best. We have not done our best so far. We can do better. If they allow us, we will hopefully do better. We need support. No offense, but we need ideas, not just criticism. I always listen to ideas. These kids need support," he concluded.