Ismail Kartal has resumed his duties as Fenerbahce manager after the Turkish club flatly refused to accept his resignation following Thursday's Champions League opener. The tactician walked out in the wake of the 1-1 draw against AS Roma and skipped Friday's training session, but he was pictured back taking charge of the squad on Saturday morning.
Archie Brown scored a crucial equaliser as Fenerbahce held Roma to a 1-1 draw on their Champions League return. However, the English full-back was left utterly stunned in the mixed zone after learning that head coach Ismail Kartal had announced his resignation during his press conference.
Fenerbahce plunged into utter turmoil following their Champions League clash against Roma as head coach Ismail Kartal unexpectedly announced his immediate resignation. However, club president Aziz Yildirim swiftly intervened minutes later, firmly rejecting the tactician's departure and insisting the 65-year-old would remain in his post.
Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini has singled out Paulo Dybala for high praise ahead of their Champions League opener against Fenerbahce. Gasperini declared that the Argentine attacker makes the team significantly stronger as the Giallorossi mark their long-awaited return to Europe's elite competition.
Roma defender Mario Hermoso has praised manager Gian Piero Gasperini for instilling a high-level mentality as the Giallorossi prepare to face Fenerbahce. The Spanish centre-back insisted the Italian side want to make elite European nights a permanent habit starting in Istanbul.
Fenerbahce head coach Ismail Kartal praised visiting Roma as the strongest side in their history ahead of Thursday's Champions League clash. Kartal insisted his side will execute a balanced tactical plan at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium as they end an 18-year European absence.
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