The match between TÜMOSAN Konyaspor and RAMS Başakşehir in the 7th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig ended in a 0-0 draw. A question directed at Başakşehir manager Nuri Şahin during the post-match press conference became a talking point.
A journalist recalled that Başakşehir qualified for European competitions after Trabzonspor won the Turkish Cup, following Başakşehir's 5th-place finish in the league last season. The journalist asked whether he would describe Başakşehir's elimination in the first round of European competition as "divine justice."
Following the question, the club's communications officer attempted to intervene, but Nuri Şahin took the microphone to respond. Şahin stated that they were saddened by their failure to contribute to the country's coefficient points in Europe.
The young manager said, "If we are to talk about this year, we could not earn points for our country. It was a process that did not suit us, and we were eliminated in the first round. We have experienced the sadness and the necessity of this, but we are looking ahead."
Emphasizing that Başakşehir earned its right to Europe based on last season's league standing, Şahin said, "If we as Başakşehir finished the league in 5th place last season and Trabzonspor carried us to Europe because they won the cup, I am not going to apologize for that. There is nothing unjust about this."
Stating that he respects Konyaspor and manager İlhan Palut, Şahin noted that he did not want to engage in polemics and concluded his words by saying, "If we go again, I hope I will be before you as a Nuri Şahin and a Başakşehir that has contributed greatly to the country's coefficient points. The phrase 'divine justice' was a bit harsh."
News Source: 12punto
