Fenerbahçe’s 2-0 victory over Galatasaray in the Süper Kupa final on Sunday marked a triumphant moment for the club and its new midfielder, Jordan Guendouzi, who was named Man of the Match. However, the win has also ignited a firestorm of online reaction after a scathing pre-match assessment of Guendouzi by Turkish football commentator Hasan Şaş resurfaced following the game. The comments, made just weeks before the final at the Şenol Güneş Sports Complex in Antalya, have quickly become a viral topic among fans and pundits alike.
Fenerbahçe claimed victory in the Süper Kupa final, defeating Galatasaray 2-0 to lift the trophy. The decisive goals came courtesy of Fenerbahçe’s new signing, Guendouzi, who also earned Man of the Match honors for his performance in the highly anticipated contest.
Following the match, comments made by commentator Hasan Şaş just 20 days prior regarding Guendouzi’s abilities quickly resurfaced and became a trending topic on social media.
‘He has no game intelligence’
Speaking on the SporON channel approximately 20 days ago, Şaş offered a critical assessment of Guendouzi, stating: “I wouldn’t give 3 million euro for Guendouzi. I’d rather hug Sara and tell her not to go. I’ve never even heard of this Guendouzi guy. Absolutely not. This would be a huge transfer mistake. In our country, we choose creative players for the midfield – players with talent. Like Yunus, Torreira, who win the ball and turn. Think about this Guendouzi, look at today’s Antalya match, this man has no shooting ability, no passing ability, no through balls, no goal-scoring threat in the box, and no game intelligence.”
‘I’d carry Lemina’s left cleat…’
Şaş continued, “Don’t even think about it, even if they offer you 3 million euro. Absolutely not. I’d carry Lemina’s left cleat if I had to. I’d take an injured Lemina. He’s not a midfielder for a big team. This player simply won’t work for Galatasaray. Being a midfielder for a big team requires many qualities and talents – the ability to play on both sides of the ball, vision. This player doesn’t even have a long pass.”
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