Nihat Kahveci reacts to refereeing after Beşiktaş defeat: Quit this job

In the 2nd week of the Trendyol Süper League, Beşiktaş was defeated 1-0 away by Alanyaspor. After the match, football commentator Nihat Kahveci criticized the performance of the black-and-white team and the referee's decisions on the Kontraspor YouTube broadcast.

At the center of Kahveci's reaction was the challenge by Alanyaspor defender Aliti on Trossard in the 8th minute of the match. Criticizing the stance of referee Adnan Kayatepe and the VAR in that incident, Kahveci said, "If the referee doesn't see a UFC-style slap or a UFC-style blow in football, if the assistant referee doesn't see it, and if the VAR doesn't call it, then I'm sorry, but quit this job!"

Stating that Beşiktaş did not play well, Kahveci nevertheless emphasized that referees should do what is necessary in critical positions on the field. The former footballer argued that criticisms regarding referee performances are repeated every season and that this season has also had a poor start.

Kahveci also made a call to Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı. Expressing that the black-and-white fans are waiting for a statement from the management following this incident, Kahveci reacted by saying, "President Serdal, come out and speak, brother! The Beşiktaş fans are waiting right now."

Stating that there are lessons to be learned from the defeat, Kahveci also drew attention to Beşiktaş's squad planning. Saying that the black-and-white team needs reinforcements in the defense, midfield, and right-wing positions, Kahveci assessed, "A center-back, a midfielder, and a right-winger still need to come to Beşiktaş."

News Source: 12punto