MAKE OR BREAK EXAM FOR ISMAIL KARTAL AT FENERBAHCE

According to Sabah; although the Fenerbahce team found morale with 3 consecutive matches won in the Super League, it could not find what it was looking for in the UEFA Champions League stage to which it returned after exactly 18 years. In the yellow-navy blue squad, which could collect only 2 points in the 3 encounters played in the giants' arena, it is claimed that the bill was directly cut to manager Ismail Kartal. The experienced technical man, who previously took a resignation decision after the Roma match but continued his duty with the intervention of President Aziz Yildirim, could not repair the bond of trust with the team in the passing period. For the successful coach, who was subjected to intense criticism after the heavy Aston Villa defeat, the Slavia Prague draw was literally the last drop that overflowed the glass. While the fans in the stands invited the experienced coach to resign after the match, quite hot developments are also taking place on the management front. All eyes in the Fenerbahce community are now turned to the critical Galatasaray derby to be played on Monday in the Super League. It is claimed that President Aziz Yildirim and his management, who have stood behind Ismail Kartal so far, will definitely take the decision to part ways in the face of a bad result to come out of the giant match. Due to the unstable image and tactical congestion displayed by the team, the derby struggle has become a vital exam for the experienced coach. The alternative plan considered in place of the manager whose seat is shaking is also gradually becoming clear. It was learned that the name written at the top of the list in case of a probable loss in the derby is Vincenzo Montella. The Italian coach is the strongest candidate.

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