Konyaspor head coach İlhan Palut apologized to the fans after his team's 1-0 defeat to Erzurumspor FK. The loss this week marked the team's fourth consecutive defeat of the season, leaving them in 18th place in the Süper Lig with 0 points.
According to a report by Fanatik, Palut held a press conference after the away match in Erzurum and stated he is open to all criticism. The coach said, "It's a bad process, in a word." Despite Konyaspor making a tactical system change in the second half, they could not get the desired result.
What is the team's current situation?
Konyaspor lost their fourth week match in the Süper Lig, remaining on zero points. The team's league position, which you can also follow on our standings page, is 18th. Having scored three goals and conceded eight in four matches, their goal difference stands at minus five. They trail league leaders Galatasaray by 10 points. Konyaspor's recent form is recorded as LLLL after losing all four of their opening matches.
İlhan Palut accepted responsibility for this situation. The experienced manager expressed belief in his ability to improve things. However, the manner of the defeat disappointed him more. Palut stated, "We must show the fight that can lift this burden off us." Erzurumspor FK's head coach Serkan Hoca praised his team's organization.
What is the plan for the upcoming period?
For Palut and his staff, the focus now is on finding form and getting their first points. The team's next league fixture is an away match against Alanyaspor on November 29, 2026. You can check all fixture details on our fixtures page before this match. Alanyaspor currently sits 13th in the table. This encounter will present a major opportunity for Konyaspor to reignite hopes for the season.
The technical team aims to solve the problems through work with the players and tactical adjustments. The team needs to operate more harmoniously in both defensive and offensive lines. Although the season is still at an early stage, stopping the point losses as soon as possible is vital. Keeping player morale and motivation high is also among the primary goals.
What changes are expected in the squad?
The system change made during the match shows the technical staff is open to trying different formations. In the coming weeks, there may be rotations among the players listed on our squad page. Giving more chances to young players or having experienced names hold the team together could come onto the agenda. With the transfer window closed, solutions must be found with the senior squad.
One of the team's biggest issues is the trouble in playmaking and finishing. Scoring only three goals in four matches indicates the forward line needs to increase its efficiency. The defensive organization must also be tighter. The individual and team work İlhan Palut will do with his players on these matters will directly affect performance in the coming weeks. Konyaspor's next match is away at Alanyaspor on November 29.
