
Fenerbahçe, suffering from a defensive crisis for over a month due to injuries, is now experiencing a sweet competition as players return from injury.
Fenerbahçe’s two national team central defenders, Serdar Aziz and Samet Akaydin, are competing to be Alexander Djiku‘s defensive partner.
Serdar Aziz and Samet Akaydin, both aspiring to play in Euro 2024 with the Turkish national team, experience the excitement of a possible UEFA Conference League final, and aim to end Fenerbahçe’s 10-year championship drought, are entering into a competition for a spot in the lineup in the most meaningful phase of their careers.
Becao is returning in January
While it is expected that Becao, one of Ismail Kartal’s two main center-backs, will return in January, Serdar Aziz and Samet Akaydin will engage in a friendly competition to become Djiku’s partner. Fenerbahçe is expected to benefit from the competition between Samet Akaydin, who is highly regarded by Montella in the national team, and Serdar Aziz, who is eager to wear the A national team jersey again after 18 appearances.
Serdar’s ambitious goals
Despite undergoing surgery on his left ankle in Germany about two months ago and returning to the field a month earlier than expected in the Spartak Trnava match, 33-year-old Serdar Aziz now wants to keep the jersey on. Serdar Aziz, in the twilight of his career, aims to wear the national team jersey again in Euro 2024 and achieve success with Fenerbahçe.
Samet Akaydin is suspended for the Kayserispor match
Meanwhile, Samet Akaydin, who received a yellow card in the Beşiktaş match, will be unable to play in the Fenerbahçe – Kayserispor match on Wednesday due to a yellow card suspension.