Message from Fenerbahçe players to İsmail Kartal
Following İsmail Kartal's decision to remain in his post after initially deciding to resign, it has been reported that Fenerbahçe players expressed their support for him ahead of the Gaziantep match.
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At Fenerbahçe, head coach İsmail Kartal's decision to continue in his role following a meeting with president Aziz Yıldırım, after he had initially decided to resign, has created a new sense of motivation within the team.
It has been reported that the yellow-navy players expressed their support for Kartal ahead of the away match against Gaziantep and are preparing for the encounter with extra concentration. For Fenerbahçe, which has suffered 2 defeats in the first 4 weeks of the league, the Gaziantep match therefore carries even greater importance.
It was reported that under the leadership of team captain Milan Skriniar, domestic and foreign players held a meeting among themselves. It was stated that during this discussion, the players remarked regarding the Gaziantep match that "We must do our part."
During a meeting held at Samandıra, it was noted that İsmail Kartal made statements to the team regarding the resignation process, and the players expressed their support for the experienced coach. It was reported that the players told Kartal, "Coach, we have no problem with you. We love you, and we do not want you to leave. Hopefully, something like this will not happen again."
It has been learned that the Fenerbahçe players aim to dedicate a victory in the Gaziantep away match to İsmail Kartal.