Milan Skriniar: 'Shameful, We Lost to Ourselves!'

Fenerbahçe began their Süper Lig campaign with a disappointing loss to Gençlerbirliği, a result that left players searching for answers.

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Shameful! We lost the match ourselves. We lost with the mistakes we made.

Defender Milan Skriniar did not mince words, calling the defeat "shameful." He stated, "We lost the match ourselves. We lost with the mistakes we made." Skriniar explained that the team had discussed the opponent's likely strategy of waiting for mistakes, a plan that Gençlerbirliği executed effectively. "We created chances in front of the opponent's goal, but unfortunately, it didn't happen. We conceded goals from our own mistakes. The same story," he lamented.

Skriniar pointed to a lack of composure after conceding the second goal, noting a brief period of panic. He also felt the team could have been more patient in the first half, rushing attacks instead of sticking to their game plan. "When we rush, this is the result," he concluded.

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We created chances in front of the opponent's goal, but unfortunately, it didn't happen. We conceded goals from our own mistakes. The same story.

Looking ahead, Skriniar acknowledged that the season will present similar challenges. He stressed the importance of defensive organization and better coordination, especially after turnovers that led to counter-attacks. "We have to do better as a team. We have to do better. I believe we will," he stated, expressing confidence in the team's ability to improve.

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We have to do better as a team. We have to do better. I believe we will.