Zeynep Mestan Opens the Season with Preparation

Manisa Süper Amatör Lig club 7 Eylül Turgutlu 1984 Sportif Yatırımlar held its first training session under head coach Zeynep Mestan. On the first day of the 6-week preparation program planned before the new season, the red-and-black team focused on sprint work and basic strength training at the Turgutlu Irlamaz Spor Vadisi.

Before training, head coach Zeynep Mestan said the squad includes young and talented players. Mestan said the club plans to make a few more transfers. Speaking about the season goals, the 22-year-old coach said she believes the team can finish first in the group, perform well in the play-offs and earn promotion to the upper league. She also noted that training intensity will be increased gradually.

Mestan stressed that her communication with the players is positive. She said the players' attitude toward her is no different from how they behaved when working with a male coach.

Club president Yılmaz Gençtürk said the club wants to raise its brand value. Gençtürk said they are setting out to take the team to higher levels and that they fully trust Zeynep Mestan.

Midfielder Sezer Taşkolu also said the team has been preparing for a long time in line with the coach's goals. Taşkolu said they have had the chance to talk outside the pitch and that their trust in their coach is limitless.