Ismail Yuksek on Derby Defeat: 'I Want to Apologize, But...'

Fenerbahçe's midfield player, İsmail Yüksek, has voiced the profound disappointment and frustration felt by the team after their heavy defeat against rivals Galatasaray. Speaking after the derby, Yüksek struggled to articulate the depth of his dismay, describing the situation as "shameful" and "heartbreaking" given the presence of their dedicated traveling supporters.

"I can't explain it... I can't speak! I don't have the words week after week! It's a very sad situation. Last week I said it was a shameful situation! Such a score is not fitting in front of so many traveling fans. It doesn't suit this crest, it doesn't suit the group of players," Yüksek stated, reflecting the collective sentiment of embarrassment within the squad.

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I can't explain it... I can't speak! I don't have the words week after week! Very sad situation. Last week I said it was a shameful situation! This score is not fitting in front of so many traveling fans. It doesn't suit this crest, it doesn't suit the group of players.

The player conveyed a strong desire to apologize to the Fenerbahçe faithful but expressed doubt that such an apology would be well-received. "I want to apologize, but I don't think it will be accepted by our fans! I can't say anything more!" he added, underscoring the strained relationship between the team and its supporters following this latest setback. This sentiment is particularly poignant for Turkish football fans, where derby results carry immense emotional weight and fan expectations are exceptionally high.

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I want to apologize, but I don't think it will be accepted by our fans! I can't say anything more!