Stoilov: We Felt We Were Missing Something on the Pitch Today

Göztepe lost 2-1 at home to Başakehir in Week 11 of the Trendyol Süper Lig. Speaking after the match, Göztepe head coach Stanimir Stoilov said the major mistakes made on the first and second goals handed control of the match to the opponent.

Stoilov said that after a good stretch over the last one and a half months, his side had taken four defeats and a draw in their last five matches. The head coach said they had failed to find the rhythm they wanted in the first 10 to 15 minutes, and that in the second half they raised their tempo again and created chances but could not convert them.

Addressing the problems at the back, Stoilov said they had not yet been able to produce their best performances and that issues in the organization of the defense were partly to blame. Stressing that they cannot afford to concede two goals at home, Stoilov also revealed that a player who would normally be playing today was unavailable for the squad due to injury.

Stoilov also commented on Arda, saying he needs to work harder to earn a place in the national team and that he did not find excuses such as delays in paperwork realistic. The head coach said Arda's sole focus should be improving his performance, and added that he had spoken with sporting director Ivan. Stoilov said the excessive commentary from outside was affecting what happens on the pitch and that he was deeply saddened by this situation.