Domenico Tedesco: This result hurts us

In the first week match of the Ziraat Turkish Cup Group C, Fenerbahçe was defeated 2-1 by their guests, Beşiktaş. Fenerbahçe manager Domenico Tedesco, following the match, made comments regarding the result.after the match, heanswered questions at the pressconference. Regarding the team entering the derby with a depleted squad andthe players who will leave the team during the mid-season break, and whether thismatchprovided clarity, Tedesco said, "Of course, it was a good opportunity. In terms of being able to seesome players,from them. If we look at the minutes they played, they did not receivelittle time.We had evaluated some of them in othermatches.Every matchgives a new idea. Therefore,the answer is yes," he replied.

"The winter transferthe importance of the mixis clear"

Tedesco, regarding the winter transfer period priorities he has setfor the regions, said, "I will not talk abouttransfers. I will not talk about the transfer window. We played a derby tonight. The matchI prefer to talk about. The transfer period is always stressful. Midfielders are not happy with the news that comes out, defenders are not happy. At the end of the day, they have to accept this situation. It is true that the club wants to improve the team. We will play our first matchon January 6th. Therefore, there is no time to breathe. The January transfer period is compliis clear. We have certain ideas in mind. I am talking to the management and the president. We will see what we can do. I never state that I want a specific player. I specify a player with a certain profile. Mid-season transfers are a transfer window where you need to show a reaction, he stated..

"This result hurts us"

Tedesco also responded to questions regarding the current status of excluded players İrfan Can Kahveci, Cenk Tosun, and Rodrigo Becao, and evaluated the derby with the followingremarks:"

"There are no developments. If there are any new developments, I will inform youwe say. Today we lost the matchbut if we evaluate the last 3 months in general, we played great matches.We achieved very good results. We went through difficult things both on and off the pitch.My players haveshown great character in thisprocess.They managed the process wonderfully. I am proud of them. 9 potential starting 11 players were missing. Beşiktaş was also missing El Bilal Toure, who is a top-level player. I never make excuses. The players who playedshowed a good reactiontodayIthinkI think. These playersno matter which matchwe put them in,they contributed positively. I thought we played a good game in the first halfandIwas thinking. We did good work in terms of positioning and pressingup front. Only in the final part of the first halfWe made a mistake on the goal kickin the lead-up to our opponent's 1-0 goal. Tarık also made 2-3 saves in the second half. This resulthurtsus, it is sad. We did not deserve to lose. We couldn'twin today, but we could have. In January, Alvarez and Semedo will return from injurywill return. I hope these players will be back in January."

"I am happy to be playing in the Super Cup"

Regarding the question about not being able to hold a training camp during the break in the Trendyol Süper League due to the TFF Süper Cup matches, Tedesco said, "This situation is the same for everyonefor the samereason. It applies to Trabzonspor, Galatasaray, us, and Samsunspor.If we win the Samsunspor match, we will play the final matchonJanuary 10th. To continue the nextperiod in the best possible wayforwe will evaluate. It would have been good to have a training camp, but playing the Super Cup means lifting a trophy. I am happyto be playing in the Super Cup. Afterwards, we will see about training and playingwho is available for China" sidegave his answer.

"I feel like I am part of the family"in

Beşiktaş derby Regarding the leave granted to Jhon Duran and Ederson before the match due to family reasons,the 40-year-old manager said, "I did not make this decision alone. We made it together. The players, the president, the sporting directa joint decision with the team. I always talk about the importance of being a family. I feel like I am part of a family. We are not machines. For South American players, Christmas is very important. The players asked me. I considered it. Jhon (Duran) is coming back from a long injury hademerged. They participated in the matcheswith dedication.Ederson played in 3 matchesdespite his pain.It was increasing the risk of recurrence. And II made such a decision, I gave them the opportunity to be with their families. Weall made this decision under these circumstances," he said.

New Year's message from Tedesco

Fenerbahçe Manager Domenico Tedesco thanked the yellow-navy blue fanssharing a message for the new year. Tedesco said, "As of the end of the year, I want to say a few words. I want to thank our fans for their wonderful support." I thank you. It is a wonderful feeling to be the manager in this stadium. We have beaten many opponents at home. Thanks to theirsupport, we won these matches. I also thank you. I wish you and your family a happy new year. I wish you success and health," he said.

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