Fenerbahçe vs. Galatasaray: Match Preview
In the 6th week of the Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe will host Galatasaray at Kadıköy. While Djiku returns to the team, Osayi-Samuel is not expected to play in the derby.
Fenerbahçe will host Galatasaray tomorrow in the 6th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. Having achieved 4 wins and 1 draw in the past 5 matches, Fenerbahçe enters the week in 2nd place with 13 points. Jose Mourinho’s team is aiming to defeat their opponent, who sits at the top with 15 points, to take the lead.
FENERBAHÇE VS. GALATASARAY: KICK OFF, LIVE STREAM, LIVE TV
The match, which will take place at Ülker Stadium and kick off at 8:00 PM, will be broadcast live on BEINSPORTS 1. The intercontinental derby will also be aired live in over 100 countries.
FENERBAHÇE VS. GALATASARAY: REFEREE
The match, which will take place at Ülker Stadium and kick off at 8:00 PM, will be officiated by referee Atilla Karaoğlan. He will be assisted by Ceyhun Sesigüzel and Süleyman Özay.
FENERBAHÇE VS. GALATASARAY: PROBABLE STARTING LINEUP
Fenerbahçe’s expected starting XI against Galatasaray:
Dominik Livakovic, Mert Müldür, Çağlar Söyüncü, Alexander Djiku, Jayden Oosterwolde, İsmail Yüksek, Fred Rodrigues, Sebastian Szymanski (Sofyan Amrabat), Dusan Tadic, Allan Saint-Maximin, Edin Dzeko.
ONLY ONE ABSENT PLAYER FOR FENERBAHÇE
Fenerbahçe has only one absentee before the tough match. Despite recovering from his injury, Bright Osayi-Samuel has not yet returned to full training and is not expected to play.
DJIKU RETURNS
Fenerbahçe’s experienced center-back Alexander Djiku will return to action in the Galatasaray match. The 30-year-old Ghanaian defender, who missed the Kasımpaşa game due to injury, will be available against the yellow-red side.
KOSTIC TO WAIT FOR PLAYING TIME
Fenerbahçe’s new signing Filip Kostic is preparing to make his debut in the yellow-navy blue jersey. The experienced left-winger, who joined the team in the final part of the transfer window, was not included in the squad for the Kasımpaşa match due to lack of fitness. The 31-year-old is expected to be in the squad for the Galatasaray match after training with the team.
OOSTERWOLDE ON THE VERGE OF A SUSPENSION
Fenerbahçe’s Dutch left-back Jayden Oosterwolde is one yellow card away from suspension. If he receives a card, he will miss the Antalyaspor away game.
7 PLAYERS TO EXPERIENCE THEIR FIRST DERBY
Seven Fenerbahçe players will experience their first derby in the yellow-navy blue jersey. Sofyan Amrabat, Youssef En-Nesyri, Allan Saint-Maximin, Cenk Tosun, Filip Kostic, Levent Mercan, and Oğuz Aydın may make their derby debuts against Galatasaray. In addition, Bartuğ Elmaz, Mert Müldür, Rodrigo Becao, Ryan Kent, and Ertuğrul Çetin, who were already part of the squad but have never played against Galatasaray, could also make their derby debut.
FENERBAHÇE VS. GALATASARAY: PROBABLE STARTING LINEUP
Fenerbahçe’s expected starting XI against Galatasaray:
Dominik Livakovic, Mert Müldür, Çağlar Söyüncü, Alexander Djiku, Jayden Oosterwolde, İsmail Yüksek, Fred Rodrigues, Sebastian Szymanski (Sofyan Amrabat), Dusan Tadic, Allan Saint-Maximin, Edin Dzeko.
