Levent Mercan on İsmail Kartal: 'Incredibly Motivating'

Fenerbahçe's Levent Mercan shared his positive outlook on the team's pre-season training, noting the strong energy and motivation among players just two days into their camp. After a vacation with his family following the end of the previous season, Mercan expressed that everyone is highly motivated and the training sessions are progressing exceptionally well.

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Our coach İsmail is incredibly motivating. He started on the very first day, explaining his philosophy to the team. His communication with the players is also very good. It could be a very good season for us.

Mercan spoke highly of head coach İsmail Kartal, describing him as incredibly motivating. He noted that Kartal immediately began instilling his philosophy on the first day and maintains excellent communication with the players, suggesting a very promising season ahead for the team.

The player also lauded the Topuk Yaylası facilities, praising the environment, the proximity of the fields, and the favorable weather. He emphasized the excellent resources available for both the players and the staff, contributing to a conducive atmosphere for training and player comfort.

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I really like it here. There is an incredible atmosphere. The fields are very close, and the weather is beautiful, hopefully it stays this way. Most importantly, the facilities. The opportunities here for football and the staff are very good. It offers great facilities for the training and comfort of the players.

Regarding his personal role, Mercan stated that left-back is currently his most comfortable position. However, he values his versatility, having played in various roles previously, allowing him to adapt. He is committed to continuous improvement, both offensively and defensively, each year to contribute his best to the team. He also stressed the importance of pre-season camps for young players, with senior teammates offering guidance and support both on and off the field.

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We have very good communication within the team. Everyone is very motivated. Everyone's energy is very high. We are trying to spend time together here in the best way possible.

Mercan also touched upon his match routine, which involves waking up and eating at consistent times for activation. He concluded by urging Fenerbahçe fans to continue their unwavering support, both at home and away games, promising that the team will do its utmost to make them happy.

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For me, left-back is the most comfortable position right now. But of course, my advantage is that I have played in many different positions before. I can evaluate both left-back and other positions. But left-back is the position where I feel most comfortable. I try to build on it every year. I always try to improve myself both offensively and defensively. Every year I look at how I can make the best contribution to my team.