Domenico Tedesco: We were eliminated with our heads held high

Speaking at the press conference held after the match at the City Ground Stadium, the Italian manager stated that they were proud of their performance in the game.

Emphasizing that they lost the tie in the first leg, Tedesco said, "There was a very good atmosphere in the dressing room after the match because we were proud of our performance. We showed our personality on the pitch and played bravely. We lost the tie in Kadıköy. Their new manager had arrived a few days earlier, and they performed above their normal level. We, on the other hand, performed below our normal level. That is the reality of the situation. All of this led to the first match ending 3-0. Today, we played a mature game and created many chances. If we had found the second goal earlier, things would have been much harder for them. We are out of this tournament, but we were eliminated with our heads held high."

Stating that they will have more options in the Antalyaspor match, Tedesco added:

"I think Jayden (Oosterwolde) will be ready for the Antalyaspor match. He will fly to Antalya tomorrow and join the team. Musaba, Mert, and Fred will also come. We will have different options. Since we will have two center-backs for that match, we can play with a back four or a back three. We are capable of playing different systems. The system is not what is important. There is talk that playing with a back three is defensive, but that is not the truth. It is about how you reflect it on the pitch. Today, our two wing-backs were players with very offensive characteristics and that mindset. When you play with them, you display an offensive approach in this system, just as we did tonight."

Tedesco added that the medical status of Nene, who could not continue in the second half of the match, will become clear tomorrow.

News Source: 12punto