Szymanski explains why he hasn't been scoring in live broadcast: He passes the ball to Mourinho!
Fenerbahçe will host Manchester United at Kadıköy tomorrow in the Europa League. Jose Mourinho and Sebastian Szymanski answered journalists' questions at the pre-match press conference. Szymanski explained why his goal and assist contributions have dropped since the second half of the season following his transfer to Fenerbahçe.
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Fenerbahçe will host Manchester United tomorrow at 22:00 in the UEFA Europa League. The match will be broadcast live and free of charge on Tabii.
Before the match, head coach Jose Mourinho and Polish player Sebastian Szymanski answered questions from members of the press.
What kind of game plan will you use tomorrow?
Jose Mourinho: "I will read the newspapers, watch the television, and do whatever the experts say."
SZYMANSKI RESPONDS TO CRITICISM
"You looked more successful last season. Are you unlucky this year?"
Szymanski: You cannot score in every match. I am scoring goals for the National Team. Maybe I am unlucky in terms of goals and assists this year, but what matters to me is that those around me are satisfied with my performance. Not those on the outside...
"If you were in charge of Man United, what precautions would you take against Fenerbahçe?"
Mourinho: I am not in charge of Man United. They know it won't be easy for them. If they think it will be easy, that would be a mistake.
"It is said that Fenerbahçe is playing at a slower tempo compared to last season. What do you say to that?"
Jose Mourinho: That is your opinion. I respect it.
"Man United is not doing well lately. Is this an advantage for Fenerbahçe?"
Jose Mourinho: The results Man United gets are one thing, their potential is another. I can say that United and Tottenham are the favorites for this tournament. Tomorrow, we will play against one of the two strongest candidates.
OOSTERWOLDE OUT FOR THE SEASON
Mourinho also announced that Oosterwolde, who was injured in the Samsunspor match, has closed his season. Mourinho also stated that he sees it as a long shot that he might play one or two matches in May.
REACTION TO BEIN SPORTS
Jose Mourinho also reacted to the Super Lig's broadcaster, beIN Sports, saying; "They showed the replay of Amrabat's position 12 times. They did not show the foul committed against İrfan Can Kahveci. My request from the media is to be fair to everyone."