Mourinho's 'forget Galatasaray' warning ahead of Kasımpaşa match
While Fenerbahçe players may have the upcoming derby against Galatasaray on their minds, it has been learned that the situation is not the same for manager Jose Mourinho.
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The Portuguese manager, who repeats to his players at every opportunity that they earn three points with every win and must take things one match at a time, reportedly said in meetings: "It is very normal for you to think about next week's derby. Derbies are important everywhere in the world. The derbies played between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe also hold a special place in the eyes of football fans globally. However, we must think match by match. This mindset will lead us to the championship at the end of the road."
"FORGET GALATASARAY"
It was learned that the Portuguese manager continued his speech as follows: "We have a tough Kasımpaşa match ahead of us. First and foremost, we must think about that. If we cannot get a win from this match, the three points we might take from the derby will only give us a slight psychological advantage over our rival.
Therefore, above all else, I want you to focus all your attention on the Kasımpaşa match. They are a team that produces surprise results and has challenged for the top spots before.
Furthermore, returning from an international break is difficult for every team. Let us turn this around and close the week with a win so we can head into the derby with high morale. I trust you."