Besiktas boss addresses tense situation with Rafa Silva: No one is... | OneFootball

Sergen Yalçin emphasized that his relationship with the squad is positive. The Besiktas coach stated that his focus is on the club, clarifying that no one is above the black eagles, not even Rafa Silva. Additionally, the Turkish helmsman had a few words directed at the former Benfica footballer.

"I treat all my players equally. I can't have problems with anyone," Yalçin began by stating in remarks to SporX, an entity linked to the Turkish press, where he clarified the situation surrounding Rafa Silva — whose departure could be facilitated by Besiktas.

"My only wish is to take Besiktas to a higher level. No one is bigger than Besiktas," Sergen Yalçin clarified, words that indirectly refer to the case involving the former Benfica player, who has been at odds with the Istanbul club's management.

"If Rafa Silva works, he receives his gear in the locker room, puts it on, enters the field, and plays. As long as he works, he makes up for his absence from training," Sergen Yalçin finally explained, stating that the athlete only needs to show a willingness to return to Besiktas.

It is worth remembering that Rafa Silva — currently valued at 7 million euros — has been going through quite complicated months in Turkey. The former Portuguese international is currently absent from the Turkish club's training sessions, having already considered ending his professional career.

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