İsmail Kartal Announces Stoper Transfer and Injury Updates

Fenerbahçe head coach İsmail Kartal announced stoper transfer plans and injury updates following Fenerbahçe's 4-2 victory over Konyaspor in the second week of the Süper Lig. Kartal said the club is working hard on a stoper transfer within the U23 quota, that Marco Asensio’s condition will be clarified after an MRI, Kerem Aktürkoğlu may be out for 10-15 days, and that Talisca is being rested ahead of the Lyon away match.

Stoper Transfer

Fenerbahçe head coach İsmail Kartal announced stoper transfer plans and injury updates following Fenerbahçe's 4-2 victory over Konyaspor in the second week of the Süper Lig. Kartal said the club is working hard on a stoper transfer within the U23 quota, that they are looking for a profile that can contribute directly to the team, and that they are tightening the conditions.

Injury Updates

Kartal stated that Marco Asensio, who was taken out of the game due to injury risk, will have his condition clarified after an MRI. He also sent a get-well message to Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who suffered a concussion and was taken to the hospital. According to health protocols, Kerem may be out of action for 10-15 days. The coach praised the performances of Ederson in goal and Mason Greenwood, who played on the wing.

Rotation Before the Lyon Match

The team’s rotation plan has begun after keeping a clean sheet in the crucial league turn. In the Champions League play-off round, Fenerbahçe will face Olympique Lyon in France, aiming to advance. Kartal said Talisca was rested and that the squad will do everything possible to overcome the tight schedule and reach the next stage.