Fenerbahçe coach İsmail Kartal comments on Jayden Oosterwolde ahead of Sturm Graz match

Fenerbahçe Technical Director İsmail Kartal emphasized the team's ambition to secure their UEFA Champions League qualification by playing their own game against Sturm Graz, rather than solely defending their first-leg advantage. "We came here not to protect the score, but to pass the tie by playing our own game," Kartal stated, acknowledging Sturm Graz's strength at home.

Addressing player availability, Kartal confirmed that Jayden Oosterwolde sustained an unwanted injury. However, he expressed confidence in the team's roster, stating, "We don't think we will have problems because we have players who can fill his place." This suggests a belief in the squad's depth and the ability of other players to step up.

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We came here not to protect the score, but to pass the tie by playing our own game.

Kartal also highlighted the team's tactical approach, emphasizing that their goals are the result of deliberate practice and execution. He noted the quality of both defensive players like Guendouzi and Kante, and offensive talents such as Asensio, Talisca, and Kerem, seeing their combined abilities as a significant advantage. The coach indicated a match-by-match, opponent-specific strategy for the remainder of the season.

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We don't think we will have problems because we have players who can fill his place.