"As a goalkeeper, it's important for me to contribute to the team's defensive performance, as required by my job," says E. Canpolat. The cold weather in Rize has been one of the factors affecting his performance in recent weeks. "I feel better with every match; I'm achieving this through hard work."

Reflecting on the current state of Caykur Rizespor, E. Canpolat emphasizes the development of his teammates as well. "Playing together builds team spirit. We need to support each other on the field."

As the first half of the season comes to an end, the team's performance has shown various ups and downs. Caykur Rizespor has displayed strong defense in some matches and has struggled in others. "Our basic goal is to win every match. But we also need to learn," Canpolat states.

The derby match against Trabzonspor was particularly thrilling in the first half. E. Canpolat describes the responsibility he felt as a goalkeeper in that match: "Derbies are always different. Playing against Trabzonspor is a battle to win."

He aims to elevate his teammates to a better level in the second half of the season. "We must continue to develop each week. I believe we will achieve our goals by the end of the season."