Fenerbahçe’s Oosterwolde on Twente Clash: “Both Teams Are Very Strong”

The Dutch footballer mentioned that after his performance in the left center-back position last season, many European clubs showed interest in him.

Here are Oosterwolde’s comments:

“IT WILL BE AN INTERESTING MATCH”

“I have returned to my old home. We also played against Twente last year. It was a nice memory for me. I hope tomorrow evening will also be a good memory for me. It will be an interesting match. I think both teams are very good. Twente did a good job against M. United last week, but we, as Fenerbahçe, are also very strong. We have a new coach, and he has had a very positive impact on the team. I hope tomorrow will go well, and we return with a victory.”

“TWENTE IS A VERY GOOD TEAM”

“(Playing against his old team) I had to do the same last year, but of course, it’s not a pleasant feeling. However, I am now a Fenerbahçe player, and I have to succeed here. We also want to participate in the Europa League. It’s not a nice feeling, but you need to act professionally. Dusan Tadic has even more former loves (teams) in the Netherlands. It’s a nice feeling for him too. I think Twente is a very good team. They are strong both defensively and offensively. They are a team that works together.”

PRAISE FOR MOURINHO

“Being able to work with Mourinho and being chosen by him is an honor for me. I played in Italy too. He is my third coach at Fenerbahçe. I’ve gained experience. He has a certain charisma and a lot of success. I don’t mean to say I want more knowledge from him, but you take what he says more seriously. He has come with a positive atmosphere. If we have weaknesses, he helps to correct and improve them. He has a different perspective on football. He’s a great coach.”

“STRANGE THINGS HAPPEN IN TURKEY”

“A lot happens in a country like Turkey, not just in football but also outside of it. You need to adapt, accept, and get used to it. Yes, strange things happen in Turkey, but we have to accept that. When leaving Turkey, you should take these experiences with you.”

“MANY EUROPEAN CLUBS WERE INTERESTED IN ME”

“I have played as a left-back throughout my career. I’ve also played as a left midfielder. I can play well in both positions, but the coach currently needs me to play on the left wing. This is not a problem for me. If you ask which position I enjoy more, I played more as a left center-back last season. Many European clubs were interested in me. Both positions are not a problem for me. I think I had a good season, but as I said, the coach needs me to play on the left wing.”

“MOURINHO IS A FUNNY PERSON”

“We will try to play at the highest level. I believe we should be in the top 8. That’s our goal. Good matches await us. Our goal is victory. I think Mourinho is very humorous, and even outside of football, he is a great person. He tells us stories from his past. He taught us that football is not everything. He is not a very strict person. He is very funny.”