Fenerbahçe is facing roster problems before the Istanbulspor match due to the Africa Cup, injuries, and suspensions. Here are the missing names.
Before the Istanbulspor – Fenerbahçe match in the 19th week of the Trendyol Super Lig, the absences began to worry in the Fenerbahçe team.
Two players are in the African Cup
Two players from Fenerbahçe have been invited to the Africa Cup of Nations. Alexander Djiku will be in the squad of the Ghana national team, and Bright Osayi-Samuel will be in the Nigeria national team.
They may miss 6 matches
Osayi and Djiku will not be able to play in 6 official matches if their national teams are eliminated in the group stage. If Ghana and Nigeria advance from the group, the period will be extended a bit.
Three players are suspended
Fred, Mert Hakan Yandaş, and İrfan Can Kahveci will not be able to play in the Istanbulspor match for Fenerbahçe due to their suspensions.
Two players are injured
Miha Zajc and Rodrigo Becao will not be able to play in the challenging match for Fenerbahçe due to their injuries.
In the absence of Osayi-Samuel, Mert Müldür is expected to play. In the absence of Djiku and Becao, a choice will be made between Serdar Aziz, Oosterwolde, and Samet Akaydın for the central defender position.
Istanbulspor vs. Fenerbahçe match date, time, live tv coverage
The Istanbulspor vs. Fenerbahçe match will be played on Sunday, January 7 2024 at 16:00 Turkish Standard Time and will be broadcasted live on beIN SPORTS. İstanbulspor vs. Fenerbahçe match will be played at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium.
