Dirk Kuyt: The Blame for the Defeat Is Mine

In Week 10 of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe lost 2-1 at home to Göztepe after taking a 1-0 lead. The yellow and navy side have now lost consecutive matches on home soil. Dirk Kuyt, who took charge after İsmail Kartal's departure, suffered this result in his first game in charge.

Speaking to the broadcaster after the match, the Dutch coach took responsibility for the defeat. Kuyt said he was responsible for this match and apologized to the fans. The coach said the supporters deserve more from the team, and explained that his staff had worked to prepare the side as well as possible for the game and tried to generate energy in training.

Kuyt pointed out that in the first half his side had 72 percent possession. Stressing that this game plan was his own choice, the coach said they had failed to start the second half well and conceded a goal from an individual error. He noted that they created three clear chances and that, had they converted one of them, they could have scored a second goal.

Kuyt said luck also matters in difficult moments. The Dutch coach said that he and the players were disappointed, and stressed that they had done the best they could.