Selçuk İnan: Entering the International Break with a Win Was Important for Us

In Week 11 of the Süper Lig, Kocaelispor defeated visiting Eyüpspor 2-0.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Kocaelispor head coach Selçuk İnan said that they had expected their opponent to look for a way back in recent weeks and to play more aggressively. İnan said they played the first half almost flawlessly and that they wanted the match very badly. He said entering the international break with a win was important for them. In the second half, he said, they played more calmly and did not give the opponent a chance, but they were not quite strong enough to fully dominate the match. He congratulated his players.

Speaking about the international break, İnan said the previous one lasted 21 days and that this time it will be the standard length. He said this has been debated for years and that coaches have to abide by it. He said he sees no motivation problem.

İnan also congratulated goalkeeper Serhat Öztaşdelen, who received a national team call-up. He said it was a source of pride for the club, that the goalkeeper had worked very hard and had reached his dream. He stressed that staying there is just as important as being called up.