Senol Gunes: It Is a Fact That the Team Has Confidence and Morale Issues

Trabzonspor’s head coach Senol Gunes stated that the players are experiencing issues with confidence and morale. Gunes said, “We are a good team; let’s show it, but we are unable to. It is a fact that the team has confidence and morale problems.”

Trabzonspor will host Konyaspor at home this weekend in the Trendyol Super Lig.

Before this match, Senol Gunes responded to questions at a press conference.

Senol Gunes’ statements:

“The community that forms a complete team is currently not satisfied with where they are. I know everyone is upset. We can talk about success, but the person who will make decisions to resolve failures is me. I want to share everything transparently. We are going through a period where criticisms are at a higher level right now. We have received unexpected results. Our game has fallen below our expectations. Even if you leave Trabzonspor to its own devices, it should not be like this. The only point we should focus on is how we can improve today.”

“NO GIVING UP, NO SURRENDER”

“We are far from our dreams. We are a good team; let’s show it, but we are unable to. It is a fact that the team has confidence and morale problems. After achieving success, there may be changes in management, coaching staff, and media. There is a confidence and morale issue. Even if intentions are good, there are issues with diagnosis. We need to be good both as a team and individually. This is the picture I see in the last three matches. Is it sufficient? No. The team game and game discipline will settle. Individual performances must be good for the organization to be effective. This should be the issue to correct. The player and I will solve this together. There is no giving up, no surrender.”

“Our playing philosophy has not settled. At least we need to be dominant with 6-7 players. We know the fans are upset. We will not spend time only being sad. We need to work very hard. Our players have no issues. The training and facilities are very good. There are resources. There is no problem coming from the club. The players are not problematic, but we must accept that there are deficiencies.”

“I BELIEVE WE WILL BE MUCH BETTER”

“There is nothing to do right now. Transfer is being discussed a lot. Sometimes transfer is a solution. The excesses of transfers we are making right now can also be an issue. These are not reasons for destruction. The game we will play will be above this. I said if you are going to sign, let’s do it in the winter transfer window. We want to acquire players who will fit us. I also told the existing players. I will build a team here, and everyone has a future. After we get through the first half, we will state the positions we need; right now, we will complete the deficiencies from the squad. When you come off the bench, you are not excluded. Your time will come too. I believe we will be much better. At the beginning, the task may seem difficult, even impossible, but it will happen. We will address everything we see as a deficiency. There is much to discuss about our current failure. Excuses can be produced. We will not use the referee as an excuse.”

“My personal expectation right now is to give hope and happiness to this city. This city is experiencing this. It is not enough for me to be sad. I will stand firm and fight. We will see our game. Our explanations will continue. Grievances and anger should not harm the love for Trabzonspor. It should not damage the love for Trabzonspor. The players are professionals, and I am also a professional, but I understand the emotional side. I will face all the wrongs until the winter break and the end of the year; issues will arise, but I will take responsibility for them. Our goal is to make all Trabzonspor fans happy.”

“THERE IS MENTAL LOWNESS”

“We are not looking at the point difference. We will go onto the pitch to win every match. Even if you win every match, it will still look different. Even if you win every match in a league of 19 teams, there will be a 6-point gap. I said the same thing after the last Antep match. Until the halfway point, I do not care about single digits. Right now, we are discussing whether we will be in that race or not. The team’s decline is not entirely physical. I understand if we get tired at the end. If we play correctly when we go and come, we will not get that tired. There is mental lowliness. We are currently playing the game incorrectly, and we are getting tired. If you have possession of the ball and make good passes, you won’t get tired. We get tired when we have the ball. The playing philosophy is clear. I accept the poor game but do not accept poor playing.”

“I will not get involved in transfers financially. Ugly things can be said. You acquire a brand player, and sometimes you will ask why you got them. These are not today’s topics. Transfer is one of the solutions. You can acquire a player who convinces the public, has brand value, and is ready. I am against unnecessary spending and getting into debt in clubs. I have thanked those who have carried Trabzonspor until today. Our only problem is failure. If you pay 10 million for a player worth 5 million, even if you succeed, you will go bankrupt! There is no lack, there is abundance. I have a working environment. The fans will also support us. If we cannot, we will all be sad together. No one should be sad and heartbroken. They should express their criticism with respect.”