Kerem Demirbay on Mertens: 'He's a top-tier guy'
Galatasaray midfielder Kerem Demirbay showered praise on Dries Mertens, who scored the opening goal in their 4-3 victory over Kasımpaşa.
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In the 30th week of the Süper Lig, Galatasaray secured 3 points by defeating Kasımpaşa 4-3 after trailing 3-2. The yellow-red team's midfielder, Kerem Demirbay, answered questions from the press after the match.
"IT WAS AN IMPORTANT 3 POINTS FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP"
The experienced player stated that they earned the 3 points they deserved, saying, "It was a very difficult match. We fought as a team, we added energy, and the players who came on later also contributed a lot to us. Hakim Ziyech and Zaha were important for us. Ultimately, we are a team, and it was a very important 3 points for us on the road to the championship."
WE ALWAYS PRESS THE BALL
When asked, "What did you feel after Icardi missed the penalty, and how were you able to come back from that moment?" Kerem replied, "We are Galatasaray; we always press the ball and we fight. We believed, and that is why we won and succeeded today."
"I HOPE WE GET THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL BREAK WITHOUT INJURIES"
Reminding that there will be an international break in the Süper Lig, the yellow-red footballer said, "Now there is an international break, and I hope our brothers return from the international break without injuries and we continue on our path."
"MERTENS IS A TOP-TIER GUY"
When asked, "We were used to watching long-range goals from you. Mertens' goal was also a stylish one; what would you like to say about him?" Kerem Demirbay responded by saying, "Mertens is a top-tier guy!"