Football Season Guide

Last season, Hatayspor were inside the relegation zone until current coach Ozhan Palut has arrived. After he came in, they have collected 8 points in the last 4 fixtures and managed to survive at top level. It could be understand that it was a tough season for them because they had to spend lots of energy as they were not about to use their own stadium and club facilities because of earthquake. This is sitution is still going on this season. They are going to use Mersin as their home once again. Their biggest loss was hardworking midfielder Dele-Bashiru who joined to Lazio on loan. Some support players have also left. It seems like they will wait till the final days of summer transfer market in order to add loanees to widen their squad. It is a big success to keep 13-goal top goal scorer Strandberg in the team. The board added Okoronkwo & Bamsboye to help him to produce more goals. Considering that Rivas, Fernandes and Pedro stayed in the team, they are not likely to face any offensive problem. The weakest part of the team is center-back at the moment as there are only Kilama, Demir and Burak. Kilama’s place is sure but other have played for only 20 times as a regular. Defensive wingers are acceptaple. Midfield’s responsibility belongs to Matondo, Saglam and newcomer Diack at the moment. A play-maker should be added in order to organize their offensive plans.