Leandro Trossard was struck by an opponent during Besiktas' 1-0 loss to Antalyaspor -Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited Leandro Trossard and Besiktas have criticized the 'disgraceful' officiating in their clash with Alanyaspor after an opposing player was not punished despite seemingly striking the former Arsenal forward in the face. Trossard finalized a move to the Turkish Super Lig last month, and Sunday's 1-0 loss to Alanyaspor marked only his second league appearance for Besiktas.
Regrettably, the 32-year-old found himself at the center of the match's main controversy for all the wrong reasons following an off-the-ball altercation with Fidan Aliti. Video footage revealed the Swiss defender unmistakably made contact with Trossard's face during an exchange - yet he escaped discipline from referee Adnan Deniz Kayatepe and VAR, leaving the Belgium international stunned, as per The Mirror.
Wayne Rooney urges Man United to sign Arsenal star and sends Marcus Rashford warning Mikel Arteta makes stance on $177 million move for Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez clear -Credit:Anadolu, Anadolu via Getty Images Trossard expressed his frustration after the final whistle: "The decision should clearly have been changed; I think the opponent slapped me. Clear red card. The decision needed to be changed. " Besiktas escalated matters with a blistering statement targeting Kayatepe and Bulent Birincioglu, the match's appointed VAR official.
In a message posted on X, the club declared: "The management displayed by the referees in our match against Corendon Alanyaspor has taken its place in history as a document of shame for Turkish refereeing. " Adnan Deniz Kayatepe, the prince of the Central Referee Committee president whose scandalous decisions in last year's Ziraat Turkish Cup semi-final still linger fresh in memories, has added yet another disgraceful performance to his record, as if to say, 'Where did we leave off? '
To listen to the latest episode of 'All Out Soccer' - CLICK HERE "The opposing player slapped Trossard right in front of the world's eyes. Referee Adnan Deniz Kayatepe failed to see the incident. Bülent Birincioğlu in the VAR room, meanwhile, remained silent. " We do not want to see malicious referees like Adnan Deniz Kayatepe and Bülent Birincioğlu in our matches ever again. " We seek neither advantages nor privileges. We only demand fair and equal officiating.
We will continue our rightful struggle with determination until this unjust system changes. "
