Antalyalı: We Want to Turn Things Around with the Kocaelispor Match

Süper Lig side Çaykur Rizespor will face Kocaelispor away in Week 10 of the league. The team trained at the Mehmet Cengiz Facilities under head coach Recep Uçar. After warm-up exercises, station work and a 5 vs 2 passing drill were carried out, and the session ended with tactical preparations.

Captain Taylan Antalyalı spoke to the press before training, marking the 29 October Republic Day.

Antalyalı reviewed the Trabzonspor defeat. The captain said they have not been able to get the start they wanted at home this season. He noted that although they sometimes create good play, they have not been able to reflect it on the scoreboard. He said they closed the first half well but struggled to accept the three goals conceded in the space of 8 minutes.

Addressing referee decisions as well, Antalyalı said a collision foul was given in the Fabinho incident, and when it was reviewed later, it was seen to be a second yellow card. He said the team felt it was wronged in the penalty situation. The captain argued that not showing a red card could have changed the course of the match, but stressed that they must first correct their own mistakes. He noted that other statements would be made by the club management and the head coach.

Saying they are focused on the Kocaelispor match, Antalyalı said that the two days after the Trabzonspor game, when their expectations were not met, caused disappointment. Emphasizing that they have a new match, a new goal and 3 points to take, the captain said they respect their opponent and want to get positive results by showing the necessary effort on the pitch.