04 April 2018

What happened in Turkish football today? 03/04/2018


Fenerbahce has send strong message to their title opponents above them with 5:0 win.

Fenerbahce has got an important win against Kayserispor in much calmer manner than was expected prior to game as it has beat them with 5:0 scoreline and dominating whole game and not allowing their opponents not only to create chances but also control ball.

It was stated before game that Kayserispor will not be coming with their best squad and was expected for them to have main issue at the goalkeeper section and this weakness which was Kayserispor had, has been used effectively by Fenerbahce. Stating that it needs to be admitted that Fenerbahce also has shown good performance compare to previous games as it has controlled ball as their wanted with good passes around and also showing effective and creative game at the front especially from Roberto Soldado. Without doubt team has got an important motivation for last 7 games as it would only coming out for a win if it wants to get league title at the end of the season as it is not clear however if that would enough for them for league title.

This 5:0 win from Fenerbahce has send strong message towards all opponents above them that it still at title race and will focus into their business and awaiting from them to lose points, as team also has best schedule until end of the season.

Kayserispor has extended contract with its head coach Marius Sumudica for 2 years.

Following loss against Fenerbahce, Kayserispor has extended contract with its head coach Marius Sumudica for 2 years, even through he has stated that he is taking all responsibility for the loss with 5:0 scoreline and has given sign that he would call for resignation day before.

However, it was clear that following statement has been made from emotionality as he has stated that this was worst game in his career and he is ashamed of himself. It needs to be reminded that Kayserispor is currently at 4th place and with 1 point behind Trabzonspor is still fighting for 5th spot which would bring Europa League spot as long as Akhisarspor doesnt win Turkish Cup. Kayserispor CEO Erol Bedir has stated to the media that this statement has been made in same reason discussed above and has added that club has full support and trust towards Sumudica and has also stated that club has extended contract with him for 2 years. Calling for resignation from him could be based into emotionality and that would be not smart move, but it is clear that Sumudica still needs to go through self-criticism and identify reasons for such poor performance against Fenerbahce as Kayserispor also enters to crucial stage at league.

It is important now for administration to give support towards Sumudica and for him to calm down and focus into how to get maximum amount of points during last 7 weeks of the season.

Besiktas are interested to transfer Bayern Munich player Rafinha. 

It became clear that Besiktas are interested to transfer Bayern Munich player Rafinha during this summer transfer window with an aim to provide an alternative and pressure for starting 11 towards Gokhan Gonul who doesnt have any right now.

It is also reported that with being impressed with meeting against Besiktas during this season Champions League, Bayern Munich player Rafinha is also showing some strong interest towards joining summer when his contract would be over with German side. As it tends to be case with Turkish clubs during recent period due of economical situation, Besiktas would be waiting for his contract to end with German sides and would make deal with him so reducing amount of cash spend for transfer. Rafinha would certainly move team ahead if this transfer would take place and hence able to provide pressure towards Gokhan Gonul.

Factor of being impressed with Rafinha would play an important role as we saw many times that foreign players has joined Turkish sides from their expeirience their had at their stadiums.

In other news:

PFDK referalls:
- Genclerbirligi has been referred for not following guidelines
- Genclerbirligi player Stephane Sessegnon has been referred for not following guidelines.
- Bursaspor has been referred for events at field
- Besiktas and Galatasaray has been referred for not leaving stairs empty.
- Akhisarspor has been referred for behaviour of fans
- Akhisarspor player Costa Lopes for his actions
- Trabzonspor, Fenerbahce and Kayserispor has been referred for behaviour of fans and events at field.

Galatasaray has appointed Kerem Erten as clubs shop and marketing director.

UEFA expects to announce decision regarding of Galatasaray FFP situation and possible ban/fine on 19th April

Metin Kaya has announced his CEO candidacy for Trabzonspor

Galatasaray player Selcuk Inan is willing to reduce his salary from 2,950,000 euro to 1,750,000 euro for extending his contract in summer.

Besiktas player Gokhan Gonul didnt attend training session due of injury.

Bursaspor player Jorquera has resumed training sessions after recovering from injury.

Galatasaray are interested to transfer Borussia Dortmund player Shinji Kagawa.

Valencia are interested to transfer Benfica player Anderson Talisca.

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