Former Bologna striker Kubilay Turkyilmaz has launched a scathing attack on Inter loanee Sebastiano Esposito, currently with Swiss club Basel.
In a column published in today’s newspaper edition of Swiss outlet Blick, the former Switzerland international vented his fury at Esposito’s attitude during his loan spell, culminating in him liking a post on social media following the dismissal of Basel coach Patrick Rahmen.
Turkyilmaz argued that Esposito had let Inter down with his behaviour and that his approach would prevent him from fulfilling his potential, as he struggled for playing time at Basel.
“He should be ambassador of a great club like Inter, but instead of drawing attention to himself with his performances, he only makes the news with his escapades. This must stink for the management of the Nerazzurri,” Turkyilmaz suggested.
“Instead of ‘liking’ Rahmen’s dismissal, he should have been crying because his coach was forced to leave and he was unable to support him with good performances or the behaviour of a professional athlete.
“Believe me, I’ve never seen a coach not use a player who has excelled on the pitch, so the management will have their reasons for not picking him.”
Turkyilmaz, who was once Switzerland’s all-time record goalscorer, warned that Esposito’s attitude would prove costly and that he needed greater humility to accept he was playing in the Swiss league, and to prove himself good enough for Serie A.
“The boy is gifted, everybody knows that, but if you are not willing to do everything for this sport, then you will fail. If you come to Switzerland because you are obviously not good enough for Serie A, then the reaction should be one of humility. Don’t underestimate the league where you are sold to,” he added.
Esposito has made just 10 league appearances for Basel this season, scoring four goals.
