Benfica’s manager, Roger Schmidt, has made a firm statement regarding the recent comments made by midfielder Orkun Kökçü about his unhappiness at the club. Schmidt expressed his disapproval of Kökçü’s public display of discontent, emphasizing the negative impact such actions have on the team and the club as a whole.
Schmidt stated, “If you do that kind of interview, you can’t be part of the team. Impossible.” He highlighted the detrimental effect of Kökçü’s interview on the club, the team, and notably on the player himself. The manager also mentioned that he had not yet spoken to Kökçü about the matter but plans to address the issue directly with him.
“I didn’t speak to the player yet, but I’ll tell him that he did something absolutely negative for the club, team, and especially for himself,” Schmidt remarked. This strong response from the Benfica manager underscores the importance of unity and positive communication within the team.
Orkun Kökçü’s future at Benfica remains uncertain following these developments. The club and the player will need to engage in discussions to resolve the situation and determine the best course of action moving forward.