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Kranevitter Refuses First-Half Substitution in Karagümrük’s 3-1 Loss to Trabzonspor

The veteran midfielder was finally taken off at halftime, underscoring scrutiny on a last-place club.

Overview

  • Around the 34th minute, the fourth official signaled Kranevitter’s exit for Berkay Özcan after the Argentine reported discomfort.
  • Kranevitter gestured to stay on, declined the change despite the board being raised, and finished the half as officials and teammates looked on.
  • Coach Aleksandar Stanojević completed the switch during the interval, and Kranevitter did not reappear for the second half.
  • Karagümrük lost 3-1 at Papara Park and remains bottom of the Süper Lig with 13 points from 24 matches.
  • The 32-year-old, who joined from River Plate in September and has 18 appearances and one goal, drew boos in stadium clips that spread quickly on social media.