Critical meeting at Samandıra: İsmail Kartal's one-sentence response to Fred!

It is claimed that Fenerbahçe's Fred, who reacted after being substituted in the Olympiacos match, held a private meeting with head coach İsmail Kartal. It was stated that Kartal told Fred, "My only goal was to protect you; I have no prejudice against you whatsoever."

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Critical meeting at Samandıra: İsmail Kartal's one-sentence response to Fred!

In the UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-final second leg, our representative Fenerbahçe lost to Olympiacos on penalties at home, closing their European campaign.

While head coach İsmail Kartal's decision to substitute Fred in the critical match sparked reactions in the sports community, the Brazilian midfielder also showed his frustration toward İsmail Kartal as he was taken off the pitch.

According to a report in Sabah, Fred held a private meeting with İsmail Kartal.

During this meeting, İsmail Kartal explained to Fred why he had substituted him.

It was stated that during this conversation, İsmail Kartal noted that Fred had just returned from an injury, telling him, "My only goal was to protect you; I have no prejudice against you whatsoever."

Fred has worn the Fenerbahçe jersey in 29 matches this season. The 31-year-old footballer has contributed 2 goals and 8 assists in these appearances.

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