Reaction from Alpaslan Öztürk: 'We also have families and children'

Galatasaray's former player Alpaslan Öztürk made statements after the match in which he played for Pendikspor against the yellow-red team and scored a goal.

"GALATASARAY HAS LEFT NO RECORD UNBROKEN"

Evaluating the match, Alpaslan Öztürk said, "It was a very beautiful evening of football. The atmosphere was good, and both teams played well. Galatasaray is a team that has left no record in this league unbroken and has put an embargo on this league. It was going to be a difficult match, and we gave the best fight we could. We fought well. There is a difference in quality between the two teams. On one side, there is Galatasaray, which has reached 90 points, and on the other, there is Pendikspor, which is trying to hold on to the league. There is nothing to say. I hope the viewers enjoyed it."

"WE HAVE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN"

Responding to the reactions directed at him, Alpaslan Öztürk stated, "I tried to do my best. There is such a football environment in our country; if we played poorly, we would be blamed, and if we played well, we would be blamed. Preparing for the match is very difficult. Unfortunately, when you play for a big team at one point and then face another team... There is a negative environment. I am saddened by this situation. We are also just trying to earn our living. We have a team, a crest, and a community. We are trying to put up a fight that is worthy of that. I ask the viewers, commentators, and fans; we have families, children, mothers, and fathers. Social media is very toxic. I continue to be a bit more sensitive and understanding. My children go to school. We encounter these things. My humble advice is to be a bit more sensitive."