Fenerbahçe’s 20-Day Break Begins: Key Performances and Upcoming Challenges
Fenerbahçe will have a break during the 8th week of the Süper Lig. Under the management of Jose Mourinho, Fenerbahçe has played 13 official matches this season, securing 8 wins, 3 draws, and suffering 2 losses.
Fenerbahçe, led by Mourinho, dropped points in 2 league matches. The yellow-blue team drew 2-2 away against Göztepe and lost 3-1 at home to their arch-rival Galatasaray. In 7 league matches, they scored 16 goals and conceded 5.
FENERBAHÇE STRUGGLES TO KEEP A CLEAN SHEET IN EUROPE
In the new UEFA Europa League format, Fenerbahçe currently ranks 13th with 4 points from 2 matches. The yellow-blue team won their first match at home against Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1, and drew 1-1 away against Twente. Fenerbahçe will host Manchester United, the English representative, on Thursday, October 24, for their third league match.
LIVAKOVIC KEPT A CLEAN SHEET IN 5 LEAGUE MATCHES
Fenerbahçe’s Croatian goalkeeper, Dominik Livaković, put in a heroic performance in yesterday’s 1-1 draw against Twente. After conceding a goal, Livaković made crucial saves, preventing further goals and keeping Fenerbahçe in the game. In 5 out of 7 league matches, the 29-year-old goalkeeper did not allow any goals. He managed clean sheets against Adana Demirspor, Çaykur Rizespor, Alanyaspor, Kasımpaşa, and Antalyaspor.
TOP SCORER: EDIN DZEKO
Fenerbahçe’s summer signing Edin Dzeko has made a strong start this season. The 39-year-old striker contributed 9 goals and 1 assist in 13 matches. The Bosnian striker is the team’s top scorer, followed by Dusan Tadic with 5 goals and 4 assists.
IRFAN CAN KAHVECI FALLS OUT OF FAVOR
Fenerbahçe’s experienced player İrfan Can Kahveci has had a disappointing start to the season. After a strong performance last season with 18 goals and 10 assists in 46 matches, the Turkish international has not received the playing time he hoped for under Jose Mourinho. In 11 official matches, Kahveci started only 3 times and contributed 1 goal and 1 assist.
AMRABAT’S FIRST GOAL CONTRIBUTION
Sofyan Amrabat, who was transferred from Fiorentina at the end of the summer window, made his first goal contribution in the Twente match while wearing the yellow-blue jersey.
The Moroccan midfielder impressed with his performance, playing a key role in keeping the team solid in defense. Amrabat also stepped up during offensive struggles, assisting the team’s goal. With a brilliant pass, he set up Tadic’s goal, marking his first goal contribution for Fenerbahçe and playing a crucial role in securing 1 point in the Twente away match.
