Fenerbahçe discusses İsmail Kartal's future as coach
Following the derby defeat to Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe's management is deliberating over coach İsmail Kartal's future, with an official statement expected this evening.
Fenerbahçe's 2-1 away defeat to Galatasaray in week 9 of the Süper Lig has triggered a heated debate over the future of head coach İsmail Kartal. The experienced manager faced intense criticism from fans after the match, and his remarks at the post-match press conference further fueled controversy. In response, the club's management has now placed the coach's future firmly on the agenda.
According to reports, the majority of Fenerbahçe's board believes parting ways with İsmail Kartal would be the right decision for the club. President Aziz Yıldırım held a meeting with Cihan Kamer, the executive responsible for the football department, to discuss the matter in detail. Various scenarios regarding Kartal's continuation as head coach were reportedly reviewed during the talks.
Aziz Yıldırım and Cihan Kamer are said to have then traveled to the Can Bartu Facilities in Samandıra to meet with İsmail Kartal and his assistant Oğuz Çetin. This meeting is viewed as a decisive step toward finalizing the decision on the coach's future. However, some within the management are reportedly in favor of continuing with the experienced coach, making the final call far from straightforward.
Fenerbahçe's management is expected to issue an official statement this evening in order to put an end to the ongoing speculation. Fans and club circles are eagerly awaiting word on whether İsmail Kartal will remain in charge. The tension following the derby continues to simmer, further stoked by responses from the Galatasaray camp.
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