Turkish media flocks around the new attraction in the Süper Lig. Forget Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has entered the scene! 4-1 win in his debut for Solskjaer, this against La Liga’s 4th best club, just four days after the Norwegian’s arrival in Istanbul. Turkish journalists are wildly enthusiastic about the football of the former Manchester United manager. After the game, they have followed up with reports on everything that happened on this big night for Besiktas and Turkish football, with “Ole” in the center.
The big newspaper Milliyet writes Solskjaer had a personal conversation with each player before the game, detailed information Solskjaer had received from Jonas Svensson, a good basis for preparing the Besiktas players as individuals and as a team.
The Turkish newspaper Sabah posts and praises what is supposed to have been Solskjaer’s pep talk in the dressing room before the game.
“I was just out on the pitch and it was a fantastic atmosphere. I have played and trained in many parts of the world, and this atmosphere is very special. We will make sure that it is even better today. It’s all about the head. You have to gather your thoughts and focus,” Solskjaer is reported to have said.
Then comes Solskjaer’s finish before the players run out to around 40,000 raucous supporters:
-We will play for each other and show that we are a team. Forget what has happened in the past, let’s focus on the future. You are good football players, don’t be afraid of the opponent. Go out there and show off on the pitch,” Solskjaer concluded, according to the Turkish newspaper.
Play for each other. Forget the lows. Focus on this match. We are good enough to beat the opponent. No need to fear. The stage is yours!
A 4-1 victory was the result. Say no more. Or as the Besiktas supporters sang it: “Ole… Ole.. Ole, Ole, Ole…”
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