Mert Hakan Makes Statement After Derby

After the Galatasaray away derby in the 9th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe's experienced player Mert Hakan Yandaş made a statement about the incidents that took place after the match.

Yandaş said he did not make any offensive or insulting remark or gesture toward the state's security forces, especially the police officers doing their duty. The player said the stress of the moment may have led to a misunderstanding, and he apologized to the police officers for this.

The player said he was not involved in any argument after the match, and that with the sadness of the defeat he was only trying to enter the stadium. He asked that the events be assessed without being taken out of their real context and that different meanings not be attached to them through him.

Yandaş also apologized to Fenerbahçe fans for the defeat in the Galatasaray derby. Saying the team is aware of the fans' expectations and the responsibility of wearing the jersey, he said they would continue to fight.