What happened in Turkish football today? 27/02/2021

 

Galatasaray strongest key right now is ability to control game as it wants.

Galatasaray has got its 8th win back-to-back in the league as it did get not specifically easy but still confident win against Erzurumspor with 2:0 scoreline thanks to 2 goals from Mustafa Muhammet who continues taking leading role of his side.

As been mentioned, it is hard to state that Galatasaray did specifically easy win with full dominance of game but it should be noted that its been side which did control whole game and even if Erzurumspor did go several times to their goal, it did look like only possibility for them to score for Galatasaray unexpected performance. In fact, this game did show once again that even through it doesnt show faultless high level game, it is able to get full control of the game with controlling tempo and level of threat which opponent provides to them. This character without doubt is being very important for side which is fighting for title as it gained top position which it would be completed in the end of this week. Mustafa Muhammet once again continues with showing his ability to smell, strong physicality and strong shots and does look he would continue to be key player in this side. It does look Galatasaray is being side to beat right now as it won 8th game in row.

Despite of loss and reminding that currently Erzurumspor aim is to stay above relegation in the end of the season, it did provide some promising view as side does show positive attacking game and currently need to find ways to convert chances.

Galatasaray did get very important win without doubt and even through there is long period until end of this season in this unusual season, it did get wind behind its back without doubt. 

Besiktas got confident win against Denizlispor.

Besiktas has got confident win during Super League with 3:0 scoreline against Denizlispor without giving too much effort with ending game between 22nd -40th minutes during which it did found 3 goals.

With Denizlispor providing struggling performance so far during this season being located at the last spot and also quality of players, has led Besiktas to provide economical game and being far from its usual tempo. Stating that it needs to be noted that it did struggle with creating opportunities when game been 0:0 and been lucky and used opportunity of mistake which happened from opponent to get openning goal as it let for control of side. It needs to be noted that Denizlispor also did lose concentration of the game which did make task of Besiktas easier. With Besiktas will be playing 2 very important games in duration of 1 week, it needs to be noted it would be feeling glad for this game to end in such manner.

Besiktas therefore continues its race for top spot with getting such confident win against Denizlispor with giving too much effort during game. 

Fenerbahce would feel more under pressure compare to Trabzonspor.

Without doubt side which would be using during most crucial of this week between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce would be highly affected for its top spot race and even through at the table Trabzonspor is further from top, Fenerbahce seems to be under pressure.

With Fenerbahce head coach Erol Bulut being under pressure due of ineffective performance in recent weeks despite of being 3 point behind league leaders, would be coming to the game which many see as game which their need to be winning. Taking account that Abdullah Avci would be coming to this game with only using 1 game, which been to Galatasaray, does show that there are coming as favourites. In fact, and again despite of situation at table, Abdullah Avci would be felt under less pressure which could be providing lots of advantage for game. It is expected meanwhile for Fenerbahce to change some tactic possible focussing even more to defence during this game while Trabzonspor is very likely to show similar game of recent weeks. It is unlikely for game to end with draw to some extend, as both sides would need to win game if it wants to get title in the end of the season.

This game would decide to some extend who would continue race for top who could be out but Fenerbahce is side which would need to focus to reduce pressure.

Results:

Turkish Super League, 27th week:

Hatayspor 4:1 Ankaragucu

Fatih Karagumruks 2:0 Alanyaspor

Rizespor 0:0 Sivasspor

Antalyaspor 0:0 Basaksehirspor

Galatasaray 2:0 Erzurumspor

Schedule:

Turkish Super League, 27th week:

16:00 Goztepe - Kasimpasa

19:00 Trabzonspor - Fenerbahce

In other news:

- Rizespor head coach Marius Sumudica: I tried everything but we didnt show much. Even if you call Mourinho to this team, he will not solve it. We didnt give single shot.

- Konyaspor: Even during games which we won, referees has made wrong decisions towards us. During Gaziantep game referee made some wrong decisions towards us.Referee Ozguc Turkalp leaves bad memories after games. We start losing patience.

- Galatasaray are going to renew its football field at TTArena after this season.

- Galatasaray has offered 7.5 million TL to Alanyaspor player Salih Ucan but player requests 10 million TL.

- Galatasaray are interested to transfer Brondby player Jesper Lindstrom

- Fenerbahce are interested to appoint Arsene Wenger as club head coach.

- Besiktas are interested to transfer Goztepe players Halil Akbunar, Atinc Nukan and Alpaslan Ozturk.

What happened in Turkish football today? 26/02/2021

 

Besiktas got confident scoreline without providing too much effort.

Besiktas has got confident win against last-placed Denizlispor with 3:0 scoreline during Super League 27th week without providing too much effort as it continues it race for top spot in the league.

It is hard to state that Besiktas did provide fast tempo game which been used to see from them in recent weeks but this game has been enough for them to get this confident result with ending game at 1st half. Even through Denizlispor does show some good performance in recent weeks, it does have some issues with converting opportunities despite of having good attacking players. But as been noted Denizlispor doesnt score lots of goal, its been most important for them to find goal which their did on 22nd minute and with getting confidence where it showed more attacking game finding 2 goals during 2 minutes. It does need to be noted that Besiktas did have still issues where it failed to overpass compact defence game of Denizlispor where 1st goal did come from opponent defence mistake. Therefore, despite of Besiktas with converting opportunities without much effort, it still clear it does have issues with overpassing closed defence. In other words, Besiktas needs to be aware that if there wasnt mistake at 1st goal, Besiktas could have some tough game.

Denizlispor on their part did aim to show compact defence game which it managed to do so during 22nd minute and also 2nd half so despite of scoreline it does show good defence when its highly focussed but Denizlispor would have difficult ending as it fails to convert opportunities.

Besiktas did get very important which it needed to win with its fighting for top spot and it has achieved with last spot opponent with getting 3:0 confident result without giving too much effort.

Galatasaray are coming to game as favourites but would meet with strong defence.

Galatasaray would be aiming to rise its winning streak to 8 games as it going to be playing against struggling Erzurumspor which currently fights to be staying in the top league and would be coming out with strong motivation.

Without doubt Galatasaray would be coming as strong favourites when taking out its confidence, performance but it is known that sides like Erzurumspor which are at relegation zone does focus into strong defence with looking for counter-attacks even through its main focus would be to get draw against such opponent. Therefore, Galatasaray needs to be highly focussed during game providing its effective game and following strong fast tempo game which is been looking from Fatih Terim during recent week with Mustafa Muhammed without doubt looking for high opportunities as game would develop. Erzurumspor would have tough game but its main will be to show strong defensive game.

Galatasaray expects to be controlling game but among to do so it needs to be effective at front with early goal would make things easier for them.

Hatayspor has extended contract with Omer Erdogan for 2 years

Hatayspor has extended contract with its head coach Omer Erdogan for 2-years being quite rightly highly satisfied with his performance and trusts him to fulfill its aim to get to European tournaments in upcoming seasons.

Without doubt, main surprise of this season has been Hatayspor which does provide strong attacking game without showing any fear from any opponent in the Super League which includes top league providing strong attacking game thanks to Aaron Boupendza and also organised defence. Without doubt, this been done from performance of Omer Erdogan which does provide focus into positive kind of play. It is true that side did struggle bit in beginning but with getting into level of top league, which always hard, it did become one of the most discussed side. Possibly fighting for European tournaments could be high aim for club, but it is being realistic when looking how it performed so far and Omer Erdogan with his performance and being adapted to side could achieve this aim.

Hatayspor without doubt did right job to extend this contract with Omer Erdogan as he is able ot push this side forward in upcoming season.

Results:

Turkish Super League, 27th week:

Konyaspor 0:0 Gaziantep

Genclerbirligi 1:1 Yeni Malatyaspor

Besiktas 3:0 Denizlispor

Schedule:

Turkish Super League,27th week:

13:30 Hatayspor - Ankaragucu

13:30 Fatih Karagumruk - Alanyaspor

16:00 Rizespor - Sivasspor

16:00 Antalyaspor - Basaksehirspor

19:00 Galatasaray- Erzurumspor

In other news:

- All Trabzonspor player who had positive Covid19 tests has turned into negative.

- Antalyaspor CEO Mustafa Yilmaz has stated that club has trust to its head coach Ersun Yanal.

- Nimes and Metz are interested to transfer Irfan Can Egribat and # Antalyaspor player Bunyamin Balci.

- Galatasaray are interested to transfer PSG player Julian Draxler.

What happened in Turkish football today? 25/02/2021

 Besiktas would need to find ways to pass Denizlispor defence.

Besiktas following 1-week break are going to resume its race for top of the table with last spot side Denizlispor where it would be coming out as strong favourites but needs to find solutions against closed defence which opponent would likely to show.

It does look like Besiktas only issue during this season is being to overpass closed defence where side has been rather focussed into solving this issue, did criticise opponent to showing such game. Denizlispor does show some slow improvement from recent games with getting closer to organised game so it would be highly expected that it would show strong defence with possibly looking for counter attacks as it looks desperately from points. Besiktas on their part does have quality players who get scorelines but to achieve it needs to show fast tempo and creativity when attacking, issue which seems to be case.

Besiktas hence are favourites but Denizlispor are expected to provide some issues to them with organised defence game for sure. 

Aaron Boupendza decided to stay at Hatayspor for long run.

As Hatayspor did make transfer deal for 8 million euro with Krasnodar for Aaron Boupendza, player didnt show interest and made it clear for both sides that he would be willing to stay at the side for upcoming season too.

This decision foremost does show that player feels happy at Hatayspor and willing to provide his top performance for this club in upcoming period during which period he could be raising his level of performance and worth. This decision is also being unusual for foreign players when taking account that his salary has been much below then what Krasnodar were offering him. This news meanwhile would also been good news for Hatayspor, as it is known that side were been reluctant to sell him due of his performance in side but due of offer did make deal. It is expected that following this Boupendza would be focussing for personnel success and same time with helping his side.

It also needs to be noted that Krasnodar has also being good one as it didnt seem to provide any issue for Boupendza decision and possibly in future their got good relationships.

Galatasaray would need to top 4 million euro+ offer for Mustafa Muhammed if other club offer this to Zamalek.

Zamalek administrator Ibrahim Abdullah has stated that Galatasaray would need to take into effect of purchase option for Muhammed Mustafa on December rather then next year.

Even through it is clear that priority would be at Galatasaray until loan is over, he did state that if club would be recieved higher offer then 4 million euro for player from other club, then Galatasaray would need to top this offer during negotiations. Therefore, it does look like as been reported earlier 4 million euro which is being option in contract would be key for him to stay at club or not. With such performance shown by Muhammed with top level game and in addition, Galatasaray would need to move fast as top European clubs would be able to offer higher then 4 million euro if their decide to transfer him.

It does look Mustafa Muhammed would be important player in upcoming 2 transfer windows and we would follow developments of this story.

Results:

Turkish Super League, 27th week:

16:00 Konyaspor - Gaziantep

16:00 Genclerbirligi - Yeni Malatyaspor

19:00 Besiktas - Denizlispor

In other news:

- PFDK decisions:

- Yeni Malatyaspor player Adem Buyuk got 1-game ban and 6,500 TL fine for actions

- Basaksehirspor got 48,000 TL fine for accepting more people at protocol seats.

- Basaksehirspor player Rafael got 1-game ban and 13,000 TL fine for anti-sportmanship behaviour and double yellow card.

- Gaziantep got 24,000 TL fine for accepting more people at protocol seats

- Erzurumspor got 24,000 TL fine for not wearing masks at stands.

- Rizespor head coach Marius Sumudica: Our opponent is strong side and doesnt deserve to be on bottom of league.If I stay in this league, I promise we wouldnt be relegated. I like to stay here for next season too.

- Besiktas player Racchid Ghezzal is expected to be selected to 18-team squad for 27th week game against Denizlispor.

- Besiktas are interested to transfer Augsburg player Rani Khedira

- StEtienne are interested to transfer Besiktas player Cyle Larin.

- Fenerbahce are interested to transfer Bayern Munich player Jerome Boateng.

- Besiktas are interested to transfer Koln player Salih Ozcan

- Besiktas CEO Ahmet Nur Cebi: We have some loan player who show successful performance, we are planning our actions about them with Sergen Yalcin.

- Galatasaray considers to raise salary of its player Omer Erdogan.

- Galatasaray has offered 3-year contract to Alanyaspor player Salih Ucan 1st season to be 10 million TL salary, with next season going for reduction and be raised again for 3rd season.

What happened in Turkish football today? 24/02/2021

 

Kayserispor has appointed Ugur Kulaksiz and Alper Kelkitli as head coaches.

Kayserispor has appointed its academy coaches Ugur Kulaksiz and Alper Kelkitli as club's head coaching role, after terminating with mutual agreement with Dan Petrescu on 23rd February, as both coaches would aim to keep side at top league.

Even through it is hard to state that Dan Petrescu did have good spell at his club, it was still seen as surprising decision as he only be appointed during last month and did slowly provide some signs of improvement in recent weeks but with side being close to relegation zone it is possible Petrescu did fell under too pressure. With him leaving side did decide to provide opportunity to academy coaches which been mainly decided due of not being able to find good replacement in such period and also for them to be familiar with this side. Even through familiarity is being advantage, there is lack of experience to coach top league side which currently fights to stay in the league so both Kulaksiz and Kelkitli would have difficult period in season which comes to end.

In here of course crucial role would be played by administration which would be needing to provide support to coaches in this period. 

Galatasaray will use transfer option of Muhammed until end of the season.

Galatasaray administrator Abdurrahim Albayrak has stated that club would be using 4 million euro purchase option of its currently loaned player Mustafa Muhammed until end of the season.

Without doubt, one of the most successful transfers during this mid-season transfer from all clubs so far when looking at their performance, has been Mustafa Muhammed who among scoring goals generally does provide strong fighting spirit in the front with using advantage of his strong physique which plays crucial role with providing help and to some extend did provide slight plus during its title race. Therefore, with such performance its normal for Galatasaray adminsitration and supporters wishing and hoping that purchase option would be used as he would get some eyes from across Europe in summer. Hence, it is not surprising that Galatasaray would focus to use this option despite of 1.5 year loan deal.

With Mustafa Muhammed also being happy in his current side it would be expected that he would also give all signs of willingness to stay at the club.

Yeni Malatyaspor interested to appoint Alex de Souza as head coach

One of the most surprising news which did come out from today has been rumour that Yeni Malatyaspor with Alex de Souza, which later on day been approved by CEO Adem Gevrek.

With Yeni Malatyaspor terminating contract with Hamza Hamzaoglu, club is currently is looking for replacement which Gevrek states it would be focussing into successful and young coaches which it also includes Alex de Souza and plans to provide him offer which it would be hoping would be accepted. Stating that, he is not being only candidate but are also showing some interest with Tamer Tuna and Yalcin Kosukuvak which also suits for such category. It needs to be noted that Souza is not known a lot with his coaching skills but did work into getting licence and possibly this could be good opportunity for him to start in Turkey, even through it is reported he did decline this offer.

Yeni Malatyaspor does show interested with Souza and if achieves would bring name which would be actively discuss as he plays big role at Fenerbahce and whole league history. 

In other news:

- Trabzonspor player Ugurcan Cakir and Lewis Baker has got negative test result for Covid19.

- Ankaragucu will have CEO election on 11th March, if majority is not gathered it would be moved to 18th March

- Fenerbahce players Irfan Can Kahveci and Filip Novak has resumed training session.

- Erzurumspor player Oltan Karakullukcu will not be able to play for 2 weeks due of injury.

- OlympiqueLyon are interested to transfer Besiktas player Ersin Destanoglu

- Galatasaray are interested to transfer Al Ahly player Aliou Dieng.

- Besiktas are interested to transfer Bayer Leverkusen player Tin Jedvaj and Sevilla player Joris Gnagnon.

- Galatasaray considers to offer 1.5 million euro for its player Marcao and Cristian Luyindama for extension contract.

- Galatasaray are interested to transfer Brighton player Danny Welbeck.

- Besiktas CEO Ahmet Nur Cebi: I would not prevent Dorukhan Tokoz to join other club. His agent is having talks with clubs outside Turkey.

What happened in Turkish football today? 23/02/2021

 Mustafa Yilmaz has been appointed as club CEO.

Mustafa Yilmaz has been elected as Antalyaspor CEO with being single candidate at position which there was no candidate at all and in fact previous election date has been moved due of that reason. 

Due of economical condition at the club and at Turkish football in general, it did look like that noone wanted to take such crucial and difficult position of the club with side is not providng continous strong performance even through it is still at Turkish Cup where is 2 wins behind winning it. Mustafa Yilmaz who is being close with club for several years has taken this position with focussing not leaving not leaving this club and would now focussing into pushing his side forward, making it competitive while going through one of the most difficult financial periods in Turkish football.

Mustafa Yilmaz did join side in difficult period with being single candidate at club where noone wanted to be candidate, and he would certainly that businessman willing to help this side would be more.

Krasnodar transfers Aaron Boupendza for 8 million euro.

Hatayspor CEO Lutfu Savas has announced that Krasnodar has made transfer deal with them for they player Aaron Boupendza for 8 million euro + 20% for next transfer, with transfer deal would go into effect from summer.

It would be highly respected that player would be joining Russian side as being best goalscorer during this season as he does score at weekly basis and could even improve bit as this deal would  be highest point in his career as Krasnodar is being regular side as European competitions. Without doubt Boupendza leaving Hatayspor would be seen as bad news from them but on bright side it needs to be noted that 8 million euro is not low value and does provide opportunity to get good transfer during summer transfer window which would keep them at their aim to possibly fight for Europa Conference League spot during next season.

Therefore, this transfer has been good development for all parties as long as Hatayspor uses this fee effectively in summer. 

Giorgino Sio is expected to recover from asthma in one week.

It became clear that Giorgino Sio feeling unwell has been due of serious asthma attacks during which player is expected to recover on next week and joining side, as player declines cancer rumours which been going among some media outlets.

When it was reported that Sio does have serious illness, even through serious asthma is not something which needs to be lightly, there were some worries that something much more serious is condition, but it is expected that player would be showing recovery in fastest period of time and if there wouldnt be any issues wiht his health he would be able to resume his training session in short period of time. Without doubt, as it been more visible for 1 year, health is being most important thing and should always be taken as priority.

Our blog wishes fast recovery from this serious issue to Giorigno Sio and feeli well and ready to play as soon as possible.

In other news:

- PFDK referalls:

- Basaksehirspor, Kasimpasa, Erzurumspor, player Arvydas Novikovas and Cenk Alkilic, Sivasspor,its worker Erhan Erdogan and Gaziantep been referred for not following guidelines.

- Basaksehirspor player Rafael and Yeni Malatyaspor player Adem Buyuk has been referred for actions.

- Turkish referee Halil Umut Meler will be refereeing Europa League 2nd round 2nd leg game between Dinamo Zagreb and Krasnodar

- NorwegianFootballFederation has announced that World Cup 2022 qualifier between Norwegian National Team and Turkish National Team will be played on Malaga,Spain due of Covid19 travelling restrictions rules.

- Trabzonspor has announced that 1 of its players has got positive test result for Covid19 rising total tally to 6.

- Kayserispor has terminated contract with its head coach Dan Petrescu. Meanwhile, club's academy coach Ugur Kulaksiz has been appointed in his place

- Galatasaray player Sofiane Feghouli has resumed training session after recovering from injury.

- RealBetis has offered 2+2 year contract to Besiktas player Dorukhan Tokoz for 1.5 million euro.

- Fenerbahce players Luis Gustavo and Irfan Can Kahveci are expected to be at starting 11 during Super League 27th week game against Trabzonspor.

What happened in Turkish football today? 22/02/2021

 

Fenerbahce continues playing same tactics which leads their moves to be predictable.

Fenerbahce didnt provide much threat to Goztepe during Super League 26th week game despite of having high possession of ball, as pressure from supporters and Turkish sports media towards head coach Erol Bulut is rising. 

This blog did state beforehand that criticism towards Erol Bulut is being pretty harsh as team continued to get points and also changing might not have positive effect, but it needs to be admitted that Erol Bulut doesnt provide much changes in his tactical. It became clear that Fenerbahce both when getting ahead or behind is being almost same even through without doubt both scenarios needs total different. Despite of being slow and uncreative, Fenerbahce played same game which it did during whole season which led for Goztepe knowing every move and hence being ready to interfere everytime Fenerbahce was getting close. Without doubt Goztepe did very good homework but in perspective of Fenerbahce every other side would be able to get this observations. 

Fenerbahce needs to improve especially as it gone play against Trabzonspor this week  where loss of game could easily cost them league title.

Hamza Hamzaoglu has resigned from Yeni Malatyaspor.

Yeni Malatyaspor head coach Hamza Hamzaoglu has resigned from his post following recent poor results and hence believed that his stay would provide more damage then help as he left with mutual agreement.

It needs to be noted that Hamza Hamzaoglu did provide some performances in results in section of current season and without doubt being one of the good coaches, but recent poor results among of not getting outcomes made it clear that he struggles also to find solutions to issues which we mentioning right now and hence as this could lead for some more poor results both parties did agree to end contract. Meanwhile, Yeni Malatyaspor CEO Adem Gevrek did state that club is not negotiating with anyone right now which is either talks taking place secretly or this resignation has been surprise for them.

Yeni Malatyaspor are going on decline so it does need to get coach which would be able to get good results in very short period of time for sure.

2 Trabzonspor players has recovered from Covid19.

Positive news has come from Trabzonspor as Covid19 test results for Serkan Asan and Arda Akbulut has turned out to be negative with players resuming training session.

This without doubt has been very pleasant for side as both sides even through might not be seen as main stars still could easily start at starting 11 regularly with providing strong performance which is especially important before crucial game against Fenerbahce. With this results, total number of Covid19 among players in club has been dropped from 7 to 5. It is known that other players would be going through test results within this week as club would be expecting for more negative test result especially for Ugurcan Cakir.

This is sure being good news for Trabzonspor and would let team to prepare in better condition to Fenerbahce game.

Results:

Turkish Super League, 26th week:

Ankaragucu 1:1 Rizespor

In other news:

- Denizlispor has announced that Recep Niyaz and Ahmet Yasin has become injured.

- ManchesterUnited and Liverpool are interested to transfer Fenerbahce player Omer Faruk Beyaz

- Sassuolo and Monza are interested to transfer Galatasaray player Taylan Antalyali.

- OkanBuruk has announced that he didnt recieved offer from Fenerbahce for head coach position. He also adds that he doesnt consider to be coaching until end of season despite of recieving offers.

- SteauaBucharest has set transfer fee of its player Olimpiu Morutan as 15 million euro to Galatasaray

- Besiktas player Dorukhan Tokoz has declined extension offer from his club of 7 million TL and 100,000 TL per game salary.

- Galatasaray has started negotiations with its player Fernando Muslera regarding of extension contract

What happened in Turkish football today? 21/02/2021

 

Fenerbahce provided too predictable game against Goztepe.

Fenerbahce got unexpected loss to Goztepe during Super League 26th week game without providing strong effort game as it continues to be struggling when its get behind at scoreline despite of controlling game.

Even through this account did state that as long as it wins games, Fenerbahce is not doing very badly keeping themselves among top clubs but this game when it did conceded with Halil Akbunar at 9th minute, does show that tactically Fenerbahce doesnt have much game play especially when it does get behind. For 80 minutes, Fenerbahce has been side which did control game with being on Goztepe but it did play more or less predictable game with not showing fast game with passes and also showing similar set pieces which did work on start of the season but now is being into level which is being anticipated from opponent which does close its opportunities. Coming to conceded goal meanwhile, there were some simple mistakes which been done by Caner Erkin and Altay Bayindir which did provided easiness to Halil Akbunar when scoring winning goal. 

Goztepe showed signs that it is was aware how to get win from Goztepe as it did find good goal counter-attacking goal and after let opponent to control ball but not letting them to get difficult opponents and it worked as their got win.

It does look this tactic from Fenerbahce does work when it gets ahead of game but using same tactics is not smart when getting behind so it needs to find alternatives which it would need against Trabzonspor.

Galatasaray got very important win against Alanyaspor.

Galatasaray pretty tough win against Alanyaspor without doubt as it did win game with single goal from Emre Kilinc in what is being main game of this week and Galatasaray has kept its leadership in such tight race for top place.

As it is known, Galatasaray did come to the opponent with some pressure to the game as it did lose to opponent during last 3 games and as side couldnt risk of losing points in this stage of this season, it did provide different tactical game focussing into defence performance letting opponent to control game. Its main aim without doubt was to end game in 1st half hence it did manage to do so with scoring at 18th minute while 2nd half it did provide strong defence as Alanyaspor did get good scoreline. Even through Galatasaray did get 3 points which is being most impotant thing it did provide risky game towards end as opponent did find opportunities to find crucial equaliser, with Muslera again playing crucial role. Mustafa Mohammed once again did provide great performance and attitude.

Galatasaray did get win against one of the most toughest opponent in the league and has certainly regained motivation for upcoming games.

Giorgio Sio is reported to be at criticial condition for unknown health condition.

Some worried news is coming from Genclerbirligi player Giorgio Sio who is currently going through unnamed sickness and his current condition is reported to be more serious then expected.

As been stated nature of his sickness is not being known as Genclerbirligi that it became his condition due of high blood pressure reported following Super League 26th week game against Denizlispor and could bring some serious circumstances which should mean he would need to get some rest. Without doubt, sportive manner this would be seen as not good news as he is being one of the leading players for struggling side, but as this blog always states health should be coming first. 

Without doubt as page we would be hoping that some good news about condition of Giorgio Sio would be reported in upcoming weeks for sure.

Results:

Turkish Super League, 26th week:

Erzurumspor 1:3 Hatayspor

Sivasspor 2:0 Kayserispor

Gaziantep 0:0 Antalyaspor

Fenerbahce 0:1 Goztepe

Schedule:

Turkish Super League, 26th week:

19:00 Ankaragucu - Rizespor

In other news:

- Galatasaray player Halil Dervisoglu has resumed training session after recovering from Covid19.

- Trabzonspor player Anders Trondsen has arrived to Trabzon where he would continue his recovery from injury.

- Besiktas are interested to transfer Newcastle United player Andy Caroll.

- Milan and Atalanta are interested to transfer Galatasaray player Taylan Antalyali.

What happened in Turkish football today? 20/02/2021

 

Galatasaray gets 3 points against Alanyaspor despite of not showing great game.

League leaders Galatasaray has won very crucial game against Alanyaspor during Super League 26th week game with single goal from Emre Kilinc, but it needs to be noted that Alanyaspor has been side which did dominate game.

Without doubt, losing to Alanyaspor during last 3 games would been providing different perspective from both sides with Galatasaray being one under pressure and bit of stress while Alanyaspor would have good confidence. In fact, it was visible from Galatasaray tactical game to get an early goal to get control of the game and affect psychological pressure to opponent, which it did manage to do so. Even through psychologically it didnt affect negatively to Alanyaspor without doubt, it still get result which it seek for. Still, Galatasaray needs to be aware that it didnt show any performance in atttack during 2nd half being felt from higher pressure and hence this would been providing serious issue for upcoming games. It is true main reason is being related to psychological pressure from losing to opponent in previous games, but this shouldnt be case for sides which would been fighting for title. 

Alanyaspor despite of losing game, did provide strong confident attacking performance partly in 1st half and entirely during 2nd half without being able to pass Fernando Muslera. Despite of losing game, Alanyaspor did provide promising performance for upcoming weeks.

Galatasaray did get very important win with providing strong and focussed game at defence, but its hard to say its been side which deserved more when looking at game entirely.

Trabzonspor has won due of high focus to get this result.

Trabzonspor has managed to get crucial win against Basaksehirspor during Super League 26th week game with 1:0 scoreline as club did come out with 11 absences which included 7 Covid 19 cases.

It needs to be noted that both sides didnt provide high level tempo game which been dominated more or less from Trabzonspor absences and poor performance of Basaksehirspor in recent weeks as there are still finding themselves at  relegation zone. Without doubt, main stars of the game has been at Trabzonspor are Yusuf Sari who did find great goal after entering to field after 1 minute with great counter-attacking single hand run and goalkeeper Kaan Mosturoglu who provided important save in the end of the game. In overall, with game being played with very limited opportunities, this habit and focus to win games has brought win to Trabzonspor without doubt.

Trabzonspor still keeps its 6 point difference from league leaders but it would need to hear better news from Covid19 positive results as it would be meeting with Fenerbahce next weekend.

Fenerbahce could recieve strong resistant Goztepe.

Fenerbahce are going to play with Goztepe during Super League with focussing to keep its position at leadership as it could meet difficult opponent which tends to focus highly while playing against big clubs.

Without doubt, focus of the game would be once again to Mesut Ozil which did start to be playing in his club from last week and does provide some improvement and would be expected to provide assist for his club prior to Trabzonspor with giving signs without doubt he would be doing so in regular base. Fenerbahce even through is not playing especially great game which is present to eye, it still does get results during those games and hence would be expected to provide once again highly organised game. Goztepe meanwhile is going some changes looking for good result, and without doubt would be aiming to show top game with strong resistance.

Fenerbahce are favourites without doubt but it would be competitive game with Goztepe not giving to easily for this game.

Results:

Turkish Super League, 26th week:

Kasimpasa 3:2 Fatih Karagumruk

Yeni Malatyaspor 2:3 Konyaspor

Denizlispor 1:0 Genclerbirligi

Alanyaspor 0:1 Galatasaray

Schedule:

Turkish Super League, 26th week:

13:30 Erzurumspor - Hatayspor

16:00 Sivasspor - Kayserispor

16:00 Gaziantep - Antalyaspor

19:00 Fenerbahce - Goztepe

In other news:

- Gaziantep has announced that 1 player has got positive Covid19 test result.

- Galatasaray administrator board CEO Esref Hamamcioglu has announced that he would not run for position once again.

What happened in Turkish football today? 19/02/2021

 

Trabzonspor got great win against Basaksehirspor despite of high number of absences.

Without doubt, Trabzonspor has got very important win against defending champions Basaksehirspor with coming out with high number of absences including goalkeepers, as Basaksehirspor are having very struggling season.

It was expected that Trabzonspor would have difficult 90 minutes with high number of absences which been in total of 11, which included 7 from Covid19 cases, and it needs to be noted that to some extend it has been case as side didnt provide full control of the game which been expected from them compare to previous games. However, Basaksehirspor which does fail to show effective game during whole season didnt provide much pressure to 18-year Kagan Moradoglu despite of positions towards end when Basaksehirspor were controlling ball and creating some opportunities where he did show some saves especially in the end of the game. In fact, that save could even name him as player of the game as making such crucial save in such high pressure moment is big achievement with addition it has been very good save until. Meanwhile, winning goal from Yusuf Sari did come in moment when Basaksehirspor did control game as he did show great counterattack single-handedly with energy as he did come to field after 3 minutes.

Basaksehirspor without doubt did get strong opportunity to get win and stop its negative period of losing back-to-back games but it didnt do much to show to get win against opponent which didnt come with ideal squad apart of end of the game.

Trabzonspor did get very important win with having such high number of absences with players giving their best which includes young players especially with Kaan Moradoglu.

Galatasaray will focus to end its recent poor results against Alanyaspor

Galatasaray will be playing against its most problematic opponent in Turkey during Super League 26th week as it didnt manage to beat Alanyaspor during previous 3 games.

As it is known, there are some sides which does provide some difficulties for some clubs even if when their are not usually being into same level with same aims for season and without doubt this being case. During previous 3 games which Galatasaray, 2 did come out from Turkish Cup games in previous 2 seasons. When taking account of top 3 sides being at same points, Galatasaray would be coming with only focus to get result from this game and end this unlucky period against them but Alanyaspor on their part would be certainly coming out to get result so it would be staying in the Europa League fight with win possibly even keep their chances for top position mathematically. Still, when looking how both sides perform Galatasaray does look to be favourite with Mustafa Muhammed expected to play crucial role once again without doubt during game.

It would be difficult game for Galatasaray for sure due of problematic opponent but it would be important for them to stay focussed and dont use this as psychological pressure.

Cenk Tosun has become injured.

Besiktas has got unwanted development with Cenk Tosun who has become injured despite of showing great comeback to his side after he returned from Everton as loan player as recovery process did return.

Cenk Tosun entrance on 2nd half during Ankaragucu game has been treated as positive development without doubt by everyone connected to Besiktas so this injury news would be seen as poor news as it would also stop good connection in attack with Vincent Aboubakar to strength attacking game for team. Positive news is that Besiktas will not be playing during this week, and hence medical staff members could be working into his recovery as club only announced him being injured without providing any additional information of when he would be recovered. This break would also allow Sergen Yalcin to see how he can use squad, without much changes, for Denizlispor game and upcoming games without Cenk Tosun.

Since Cenk Tosun did join recently side, Yalcin wouldnt needed to do much changes tactically but it did use player who did show willingness of being effective at front for sure.

Results:

Turkish Super League, 26th week:

Basaksehirspor 0:1 Trabzonspor

Schedule:

Turkish Super League, 26th week:

13:30 Kasimpasa - Fatih Karagumruk

16:00 Yeni Malatyaspor - Konyaspor

16:00 Denizlispor - Genclerbirligi

19:00 Alanyaspor - Galatasaray

In other news:

- TobolKostonay has loaned Rizespor player Dusan Jovancic

- Trabzonspor 2 personnel staff members has got positive test result for Covid19.

- TFF has announced that one of its referees has got positive test result for Covid19.

- Konyaspor player Jesse Sekidika has become injured.

- LeicesterCity has set transfer fee of its player Racchid Ghezal as 6 million pounds.

- Galatasaray are interested to transfer Leeds United player Alioski and Manchester United player Alex Telles.

- Fenerbahce are interested to loan Leicester City player Cengiz Under.

What happened in Turkish football today? 18/02/2021

 

Trabzonspor would be coming to Basaksehirspor with 11 absences.

Trabzonspor would be coming out to very crucial game with total of 11 absences during Super League 26th week game aganst Basaksehirspor,with 7 of this are being positive for Covid19 test results, while Basaksehirspor would be also coming out with some crucial injuries.

Without doubt both Trabzonspor and Basaksehirspor will be coming out to very important game with different reasons for it to be, as Trabzonspor would be aiming to stay close to league leaders while Basaksehirspor will be focussing to get out of relegation zone. With Trabzonspor being highly affected from Covid19, it is especially noted that its been hardest hit to goalkeeping position as all 3 of them will not be able to start game with 18-year old Kagan Moradoglu is expected to be starting at position. With such condition which side would be coming out, it would be pleased that its current most in-form player Bakasetas would be able to start game and look for opportunities. Basaksehirspor meanwhile would see its opponent which would come with crucial absences as strong opportunity.

Trabzonspor does have crucial absences so it would need to be showing strong character against Basaksehirspor without any doubt.

Loic Remy will resume training sessions after 2 weeks.

Rizespor has announced that its player Loic Remy who didnt play since 6th December would be starting training session after 2 weeks and has confirmed that player did have operation at Germany. 

With not much events happening at Turkish football right now, due of none midweek games, end of transfer window and measures of Covid19 which reduces chances for statements in organisations, Turkish media suddenly started questioning why Rizespor player Loic Remy didnt play since 6th December and it became clear that there is no issues between club and player and this due injury which does take time to be recovered longer then expected. It is expected that he would be resuming training session after 2 weeks with being 100% ready might take some time after this.

Still, its being pleasant to hear such development as he is being one of the main stars in this league for sure.

Oguzhan Ozyakup and Ridvan Yilmaz has recovered from injury.

Besiktas players Oguzhan Ozyakup and Ridvan Yilmaz are reported to be recoverred from injury and be ready to be playing during next week game against Denizlispor as side will not play this weekend.

With both players providing pretty strong performance, especially Ridvan Yilmaz, would be seen without doubt as good development as Besiktas is being among sides which cant to be losing points in this period due of race for top spot is getting place with weeks reducing. Both Ridvan Yilmaz and Oguzhan Ozyakup, as more or less whole side, does provide strong game and hence them joining would provide only strength to side and raise options for Besiktas head coach Sergen Yalcin.

Hence, Besiktas would be looking into options of starting 11 in more focussed manner for Denizlispor game being played next week.

Schedule:

Turkish Super League, 26th week:

19:00 Basaksehirspor - Trabzonspor

In other news:

- PFDK decisions:

- Fenerbahce has recieved 24,000 TL fine for not providing post-game interview next to team bus.

- Kayserispor administrator Muzaffer Yilmaz got 900 TL fine for not wearing mask.

- Ankaragucu player Michael Pazdan has recieved 2-game ban for breaking rule.

- TurkishNationalTeam has stayed at 32nd spot with 1,487 points for FIFA World Ranking for February

- ClubBrugge are interested to transfer Fenerbahce-loaned player Mbwanna Samatta

- Liverpool player Ozan Kabak has been selected to best11 squad for Champions League last 16 1st leg 1st week games.

- Galatasaray are interested to transfer Celta Vigo player Emre Mor

- RealBetis considers to offer 1.5 million euro salary to Besiktas player Dorukhan Tokoz for 2-year contract

- Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are interested to transfer Ankaragucu player Atakan Cankaya

What happened in Turkish football today? 17/02/2021

 Galatasaray provides too much tension with its statements against Fenerbahce

Following Super League 23rd week game between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray, Galatasaray has provided some accusations towards Fenerbahce such as side has included unallowed supporters in the field, to which Fenerbahce has declined has decline during today's statement.

Fenerbahce in return did focus into providing self-defence stating that statements which were been suggested by its opponents for week and half, while there been quiet included such as Fenerbahce didnt allow allowed supporters with accepting supporters with password 1907, to which Fenerbahce did state that for this it couldnt happpen and is more or less part of imagination from Galatasaray as systematically this couldnt even happen and wouldnt be allowed. It needs to be noted most importantly that this argument, which been especially taken by Galatasaray does provide harm to very exciting season and does raise tension between both sides and whole football community. In fact, Galatasaray has also announced that it would go to court, which is needless action from them and raises tension for no reason. 

Both sides without doubt need to reduce this argument and focus for rest of the season. This only would provide both to clubs and image of Super League.

TFF has announced that no supporters would be allowed to Super League until 1st April.

TFF CEO Nihat Ozdemir has announced that supporters for Super League, as been expected will not accepted until 1st April after which it would be making decision according to how virus will be spreading in Turkey.

Whole Turkish football community, including this page, does want for games to be taking with supporters as lack of them without doubt does affect into quality of the games and reduces excitement, but it needs to be remembered that health does comes first right now. It needs to be noted that right now number of daily cases is still being pretty high, especially taking account that weekend curfew is taking place right now and with mutated Covid19 virus is currently being spread, it does look to be too early yet to provide any lifts with it being uncertain if it would be safe to do on 1st April as it is hard to predict. Meanwhile, this might be sounding unpopular for supporters and clubs we would also suggest that even on 2nd April, Covid19 would be under control it would still needed to end season without supporters as 1.5 months would be left until end of Super League and hence would mean 2nd games of the season would be played with supporters which would be unfair.

With virus still being spread across Turkey with mutated virus, it is smart move not to accept supporters as time would show when it would be safe to do so.

Ahmet Agaoglu suggest to vaccinate players too.

Meanwhile, most club which been affected from Covid19 right now is being Trabzonspor as during period of less then week, 7 players and 1 personnel staff member has got positive test result for Covid19.

With entering to critical period in the league, with Trabzonspor being 6 points behind leaders, it could be possibly affected from this development without doubt. With such development Trabzonspor CEO Ahmet Agaoglu has suggested that football players would need also to get vaccinated. He did state that group which are more importantly should be still be given priority, but following most important groups players should be at higher place then now. One of his arguments is that football is being only entertainment for public right now as whole weekend curfew while on weekdays its not allowed to come out. However, it needs to be reminded that TFF does everything for games to be played so with this taking account it doesnt look like players should be such high priority at vaccination. 

It needs also to be remembered that with 6 players been infected which would affected into upcoming games, this suggestion also been releated from self-interest for sure.

In other news:

- 7 Antalyaspor administrators has resigned from their post.

- Galatasaray administrator Abdurrahim Albayrak has got Covid19 vaccine.

- Trabzonspor has announced that 1 more player got positive Covid 19 test result, making totally tally to 7.

- Besiktas player Rachid Ghezzal has become injured.

What happened in Turkish football today? 16/02/2021

 Besiktas got very important win against Genclerbirligi.

Besiktas has got very important win against struggling Genclerbirligi which been played under snow but still needs to be admitted in pretty good field conditions as Cenk Tosun has scored double in his return game.

When playing under snow with field conditions possibly getting worser as snow continues, rises importance of early goal even more important and it did come from very good free-kick goal from Rachid Ghezzal scoring his 1st goal at his new club with level of Premier League, which led for them to control game even more even through opponent did get some opportunities. Meanwhile, without doubt main development of this game has been inroduction of Cenk Tosun during 2nd half who did score 2 goals in last 6 minutes providing great return to his club. Right now, Besiktas would be entering to week break as it would not be playing on 26th week and even through it does show very good performance it needs to focus especially into how openning closed defence as it is main area side struggles.

Still, Besiktas are entering to break with high note and has all opportunities to rest and work on its weaknesses in upcoming period after 3-day break.

6 of Trabzonspor player got positive Covid19 results.

Trabzonspor continues to be currently heavily affected by Covid19 as 2 players has got positive test result, with making totally tally of 6 and even names are not released it is expected to affected starting 11 in upcoming weeks.

With recent period there wasnt high number of cases of Covid19 among Super League sides, we are seeing some serious rise with Trabzonspor as in duration of 4 days we keep hearing news from positive test result. Meanwhile, it was reported that 18-year old Kaan Moradoglu would be starting against Basaksehirspor which does show that this spread has affected probably most important area on the field of goalkeepers which could be affected negatively to that position without doubt. In addition, its been reported that 1 personnel worker has got positive test result in the club. Without doubt this been unexpected development for side which is currently 6 points behind league leading trio. 

Our page does wish fast recovery to Trabzonspor community from this positive cases.

Dimitrios Pelkas has recovered from injury.

Fenerbahce player Dimitrios Pelkas has resumed training session following recovery from injury which would be seen as very good news since he does provide one of the fast-pacing in current squad creating opportunities.

In fact, his return is likely to be good news also for Mesut Ozil as forward seeking performance of Pelkas always looking for opportunities does provide potential chances for assists, Without Pelkas, Fenerbahce did have some issues with getting good high number of opportunities which should be solved with Pelkas without doubt so this would be seen good news. It is reported, that condition of Pelkas is been in good condition during training session and he would be expected to start against Goztepe during Super League 26th week.

Without doubt, return of Pelkas would be seen as good news with providing some more fast tempo forward seeking game with him for sure.

In other news:

- PFDK decisions:

- Fenerbahce player Mauricio Lemos has got 2-game ban for breaking rules.

- Konyaspor administrator Huseyin Ekinci recieved 24,000 TL fine and 3-month deprivation of rights for being at referees coridor without accreditation

- PFDK referalls:

- Rizespor has been referred for events on field.

- Fenerbahce and Kayserispor administrator Muzaffer Yavuz been referred for not following guidelines.

- Ankaragucu player Michael Pazdan been referred for not following rules.

- Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir will be refereeing Europa League 2nd round 1st leg game between Benfica and Arsenal, while Ali Palabiyik will referee Wolfsberger and TottenhamHotspur.

- Turkish observer Murat Ilgaz would be observing Champions League last 16 between Sevilla and Borussia Dortmund.

- Trabzonspor has signed 3-year partnership deal with Monilabb Digital Systems.

- Besiktas players will have 3-day break from training session.

- Galatasaray has announced that it would continue training session for Super League 26th week game against Antalyaspor in Belek from 17th February.

- TFF are considering to appoint Cengiz Zulfikaroglu and Sekip Mosturoglu in place of Kaan Kardas

- Galatasaray are interested to transfer Bragantino player Claudinho and Spartak Subtotica player Lazar Tufegzic.

- Galatasaray are interested to transfer Besiktas player Dorukhan Tokoz.

What happened in Turkish football today? 15/02/2021

 Besiktas has got back its top spot with win against Genclerbirligi.

Besiktas has got very important win against Genclebrirligi during Super League 25th week game with 2 goals been scored from Cenk Tosun in last minutes as side regained top spot in week where all its opponents have won game.

It needs to be noted foremost that field condition has been in pretty condition and much better than expected which did allow both sides to show strong performance under snow which has become heavier as game progressed. With such condition its been important for Besiktas to score an early goal and thats what Racchid Ghezzal managed to do during 4th minute. With Genclerbirligi right now struggling, being among bottom sides it was expected to get some difficult game for them even through it did get some opportunities to find goals. However, with Cenk Tosun returning to side with loan did provide top level game with great comeback with scoring 2 goals towards end of the game showing strong adaptation in side which he is familiar with. This without doubt been important win for side which kept its top spot.

Genclerbirligi did have some good moments especially in 1st half of the game but did also had some moments where it lost control of game. When it did show some resistance it looked well but it needs to do so for 90 minutes for better results.

Besiktas has gained back its leadership but probably most importantly got back Cenk Tosun after 2.5 years.

Galatasaray got important at difficult conditions.

It needs to be admitted that both Galatasaray and Kasimpasa did show strong confident performance when taking account weather condition and issues with football field aiming to show confident game.

Galatasaray it needs to be noted had been close to lose 2 points if there wasnt penalty decision which been done by poor coming out from goalkeeper which did make mistake only in this position as in overall he did have crucial saves in start of the game. Coming to penalty, it was right decision but referee did ignore penalty position of Kasimpasa which it needs to be mentioned did have direct impact to outcome. Due of condition of the field, meanwhile it hard to mention that its been very quality game as it was very hard to show it, but both sides did aim to show some good performance which it needs to be praised. Still, with bit of cunningness from Henry Onyekuru, luck and good penalty from Mustafa Muhammed, who had scored 3rd goal in same amount of games has led them to get very important win.

In the end of the day, Galatasaray did get very important game against Kasimpasa and continues its race for top spot.

Basaksehirspor urgently needs to get points.

Following loss to Goztepe, title holders Basaksehirspor are currently being located at 18th spot which is being relegeted spot and continues getting poor results back-to-back and would need to show strong reaction.

Basaksehirspor continues to continue showing negative statistic of providing worst performance in following season from title holders with failing to get results despite of fact that it does have almost same squad. Despite of also poor stats from title holders in history, it also has its worst season since being promoted to top league. It does look like that issue being more or less psychologically, with beating Turkish Cup against Fenerbahce at quarter-final didnt provide right amount of motivational boost. With club appointing Aykut Kocaman, it is hard to note that he did provide much changes to level of performance of side and hence does have crucial task to both motivate side and change some tactical changes but it does like he would be difficult upcoming games of him.

With 16 games left until season, Basaksehirspor has lots of time to keep themselves in top league but it needs to get results urgently to reduce psychological pressure in the end.

Results:

Turkish Super League, 25th week:

Genclerbirligi 0:3 Besiktas

Antalyaspor 1:1 Yeni Malatyaspor

In other news:

- SuperLeague would be referred as Spor Toto Super League until end of the season.

- Gaziantep had signing ceremony of its new signed players Ertugrul Ersoy, Bilal Basakcioglu, Osama Rashid and Mirana

- Trabzonspor has send request to European Court of Human Rights regarding of "match-fixed" 2010/11 season.

- Kayserispor CEO Berna Gozbasi: Did you referees sleep well at night, while everyone was discussing about wrong decisions given to us? Taking account last season last game, people at city dont want VAR referees at field or VAR room. This is enough.

- Galatasaray responsible for stadium matters Murat Ersoy: It was unexpectable to play in such condition of the field. We apologize to football lovers. We closed stadium field and we openned it at 7 am. Its been in good condition, but it became worser as time went.

- Ankaragucu player Atakan Cankaya has become injured. 

- Goztepe are going to invest to venture capital fund company Sporttz

- Besiktas are interested to transfer OH Leuven player Thomas Henry