Arda Turan Praises Besiktas and van Bronckhorst: “They Keep the Barcelona and Cruyff Culture Alive”

Eyüpspor head coach Arda Turan praised Besiktas and their manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst ahead of their match in the 6th week of the Süper Lig. Arda Turan compared Besiktas’s style of play to that of Barcelona and Johan Cruyff’s philosophy.

Arda Turan’s Comments on Besiktas and van Bronckhorst

In the 6th week of the Süper Lig, Eyüpspor will face Besiktas away. Speaking before the match, Arda Turan said that Besiktas’s playing style resembles that of Barcelona and Johan Cruyff’s philosophy. Turan stated, “It’s clear from the football they play that they keep the Barcelona and Cruyff culture alive. Besiktas is the team with the fewest long passes in the league, and their reaction to the ball resembles Barcelona’s style of play.”

Arda Turan’s Praise for Giovanni van Bronckhorst

Turan also praised Besiktas’s head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst, saying, “We should appreciate coaches like him. He has proven himself in both his playing and coaching career.” He added that while they respect Besiktas’s strong style of play, Eyüpspor will also try to bring their own game to the field.

Eyüpspor’s Season Start and Goals

Turan emphasized that Eyüpspor’s 9 points in the first 5 weeks were important, but their main goal is to stay in the league. He said, “I’m a student of Simeone, and we go game by game. Right now, our only focus is the Besiktas match,” expressing that they are not setting big targets for the rest of the season and that their priority is remaining in the league.

Conclusion

Arda Turan praised Besiktas’s playing style and Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s football philosophy, highlighting that Eyüpspor will face a strong opponent. While Eyüpspor respects Besiktas, they will also aim to showcase their own game, with Turan emphasizing that their main goal is to enjoy the experience of playing in this big match.