Fenerbahçe – Sivasspor match preview
Having dropped to the second place with a match in hand in the Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe aims to regain the top spot by defeating Sivasspor at home.
In the 14th week of the Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe is hosting Sivasspor at their home.
Having dropped to the second place with a match in hand in the Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe aims to regain the top spot by defeating Sivasspor at home.
Coming off a 2-1 victory against Fatih Karagümrük in their last league match, the Yellow-Navy team is determined to continue their unbeaten streak by overcoming Sivasspor.
Entering the week as leaders with 34 points and goal difference, Ismail Kartal‘s students are eager not to make any mistakes in the week when their main rival Galatasaray also won.
Fred, Djiku, and Ferdi are returning
Fenerbahçe will welcome back Fred Rodrigues and Alexander Djiku in the match against Sivasspor.
Fred and Djiku, who have been absent from the team due to long-term injuries, bring positive news to the Yellow-Navy team, which experienced consecutive point losses in their absence.
In the Sivasspor match, Fred is expected to be in the starting lineup, while Djiku is likely to be on the bench.
Probable Starting 11
Fenerbahçe: Livakovic, Osayi-Samuel, Samet Akaydin, Oosterwolde, Ferdi, İsmail, Fred, Szymanski, İrfan Can, Tadic, Dzeko.
Sivasspor: Ali, Alaaddin, Caner, Camara, Uğur, Yunus Emre, Charisis, Saiz, Emrah, Gersin, Manaj.
Fred, who was injured in the match against Pendikspor on October 29, missed a total of 5 matches (3 league, 2 European competitions).
Djiku, on the other hand, last played on October 26 against Ludogorets, and subsequently missed 6 matches (2 European, 4 league).
In addition to these players, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, who did not play in the last Nordsjaelland match due to injury, will also be on the field against Sivasspor.
Uncertain status of Zajc
The injury status of Miha Zajc, who is currently injured at Fenerbahçe, remains uncertain.
Experiencing a minor injury during the national team break, the Slovenian player was not included in the squad for the Fatih Karagümrük match and was also absent from the Nordsjaelland squad.
It is not expected that Miha Zajc will be risked in the match against Sivasspor.
Serdar and Mert Hakan not ready
Other players recovering from injuries at Fenerbahçe, Serdar Aziz and Mert Hakan Yandaş, are not yet in a ready condition.
Despite individual training after long-term injuries, both players are not expected to be in the squad against Sivasspor.
Rodrigo Becao and Miha Zajc, who are also injured, will not be able to play in the match.
Crespo nears suspension
Fenerbahçe’s Miguel Crespo is on the verge of a yellow card suspension.
If the Portuguese player receives a yellow card against EMS Yapı Sivasspor, he will not be able to play in the derby against Beşiktaş.
Fenerbahçe vs. Sivasspor match date and time
The match where Fenerbahçe will host Sivasspor will be played at Ülker Stadium tomorrow December 4th. The match, which will start at 20:00 Türkiye Time, will be officiated by referee Bahattin Şimşek. The game will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS. You can also follow the match live on fenerbahcefootball.com
Sivasspor team
Sivasspor will face Fenerbahçe away in the 14th week of the Turkish Süper Lig.
The match to be played at Ülker Stadium will start at 20:00, and referee Bahattin Şimşek will be in charge.
Having experienced 3 victories, 6 draws, and 4 defeats in the first 13 weeks of the league, the red-and-white team has 15 points.
Before the Fenerbahçe match, striker Fode Koita is dealing with an injury.
Forwards Rei Manaj and defender Caner Osmanpaşa, having received 3 yellow cards each in the league this season, are on the brink of suspension.
After today’s training, the Sivas representative will complete their preparations for the Fenerbahçe match and then travel to Istanbul.
