Kuyt apologizes to fans after Göztepe defeat

Fenerbahçe head coach Dirk Kuyt made a press statement after the defeat to Göztepe. Kuyt said he could not comment on previous matches, while stressing that he takes responsibility for this encounter. Apologizing to the fans, the coach said they deserved more during this period.

Kuyt explained that the technical staff made efforts to prepare the team in the best possible way and tried to raise the players' energy during training. Saying they hoped to leave the match with a good result, Kuyt also admitted that the team was very fragile at times.

Recalling that they had 72 percent possession in the first half, Kuyt said they wanted to keep playing the game they wanted but could not start the second half well. The coach said they conceded after an individual mistake and stated that the style of play was his own choice and that he takes responsibility for it.

Kuyt noted that they created three clear chances in the match and that if they had converted one of them, they could have scored a second goal. Stating that luck also matters in such moments, he stressed that everyone was disappointed but they did the best they could.