We asked AI: who should be Fenerbahçe's next coach?

Fenerbahçe's İsmail Kartal era has come to an end. The Yellow-Navy club announced that Kartal's resignation has been accepted. The club's new head coach is not yet known, and the matter is among the topics fans discuss most.

Yeni Şafak Spor put the question "Who should be Fenerbahçe's new coach?" to an AI. The AI's first suggestion was that a big name alone would not be enough. According to the response, the priority should be a coach who can give the team a strong playing identity, plays a fast-paced game, presses high, and does not get overwhelmed in big matches against any opponent.

The response also assessed Montella, Emre Belözoğlu and Aykut Kocaman from the names in the news. Montella was listed first as a coach who can give players a clear plan and has tactical flexibility. Belözoğlu's knowledge of the club and its supporters was described as an advantage, while the response stressed that stability and big-match performance in a high-pressure setting are essential. For Kocaman, knowing the club was noted as a plus, along with the importance of being able to build a modern, high-tempo style of play.

Going beyond the familiar candidates, the AI also added Sebastian Hoeneß, Edin Terzic and Unai Emery to the list. Hoeneß's positional play and high-pressing approach, Terzic's big-match experience and inclination toward transition play, and Emery's tactical preparation and in-game adjustments were highlighted. This response is an AI suggestion and not an official statement from the club.