Selçuk İnan Seeks Historic Victory Against Fenerbahçe

Selçuk İnan, the head coach of Kocaelispor, is preparing for a challenging match against Fenerbahçe on February 2. This encounter marks the 20th week of the Trendyol Super League, and İnan is determined to earn points for the first time in his career against this formidable opponent.

Selçuk İnan’s Struggles Against Fenerbahçe

Throughout his coaching career, Selçuk İnan has faced Fenerbahçe five times, each match resulting in a defeat. This poor record has occurred across three different teams, including his previous roles at Kasımpaşa and Gaziantep FK. Under Kasımpaşa, İnan’s team suffered a heavy loss, conceding five goals while scoring just one.

Last season, while coaching Gaziantep FK, İnan’s team faced Fenerbahçe in two Super League matches and a Turkish Cup match, losing all three encounters. The scores were 3-1 and 4-1, respectively. With Kocaelispor, İnan’s side encountered Fenerbahçe earlier this season and lost 3-1 away.

Aiming for a Historic Victory

As Kocaelispor prepares for this vital match, İnan is hopeful that they can secure their first points against Fenerbahçe. He emphasized the importance of leveraging their home ground advantage, where the team has been strong this season.

• Kocaelispor currently ranks 9th in the Trendyol Super League with 24 points.
• The team has amassed 18 points at home, with a record of 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in 10 home games.

İnan’s Record Against the Big Four

Selçuk İnan’s overall record against Turkey’s “Big Four” clubs—Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, Galatasaray, and Trabzonspor—reflects his current challenges. His statistics against these teams are as follows:

Looking Ahead

With significant motivation to turn his fortunes around, Selçuk İnan is focused on securing a breakthrough result against Fenerbahçe. Given the current form and home advantage, Kocaelispor will aim to turn the tide and mark a historic victory against this intense rival.