Konyaspor captain Adil Demirbağ has suffered a serious injury during their Süper Lig match against Başakşehir. The club confirmed in an official statement that the Turkish international has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
Konyaspor stated, "As a result of the examination and MRI imaging performed on our player Adil Demirbağ, who was injured and left the game in our Süper Lig 7th week match against Başakşehir FK, a tear was detected in the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee." The injury occurred in the first half of the goalless draw played on 11 October 2026, forcing Demirbağ off the pitch.
The club added that his treatment plan is being prepared. "The treatment process of our player is being planned by our health team, and developments regarding the process will be shared with the public in the coming days," the statement read.
This injury represents a significant blow to Konyaspor's defensive line as they sit 16th in the Süper Lig with 5 points from 7 games. The team's form in the last five matches reads DDDWL. The captainless squad now faces a tough away fixture against 3rd-placed Amed on 17 October 2026. Ahead of this challenging trip, the team's squad structure and injury status have become even more critical.
The report in full is at fanatik.com.tr
