Zarif Pasha tried to place the blame for the defeat on Guyon. Guyon, however, had many supporters including at least two foreign correspondents; Zarif Pasha's aide-de-camp, Count de Melfray; and Şükrü Pasha of the Turkish army, all who defended the Englishman's battle plan and conduct.
Zarif Pasha attempted to assign blame for the loss to Guyon. In contrast, Guyon had a substantial backing from at least two foreign correspondents; Zarif Pasha's deputy, Count de Melfray; and Şükrü Pasha of the Turkish army, who justified the Englishman's battle strategy and behavior.