Pereira answers resignation question

In Week 11 of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Corendon Alanyaspor lost 2-0 at home to Trabzonspor. Alanyaspor head coach Joao Pereira spoke to the press after the match.

Pereira said his side started the match well and created chances to take the lead. He noted that they conceded the first goal from a simple long ball played in behind, and said the second goal came after a centre-back stepped up in a place where he should not have.

Pereira emphasized that his team showed a different look from the Gençlerbirliği match, did not give up the fight, and tried to play football. He noted that they created six clear chances but could not convert them into goals.

Responding to the question about resigning, Pereira reminded everyone that his contract ends at the end of the season. He said that at the same stage last season they had 14 points, while this season they have 12, and argued that it is not right to judge the standings after 5, 6 or 7 matches at the start of the league. He said they are 4 points above the relegation zone and that there are 3 points between them and 10th place. Stating that he is not someone who hangs his head and avoids responsibility, Pereira said that anyone who is unhappy can talk to him, and that they can discuss it if any action is requested.