Fenerbahçe Coach İsmail Kartal Decides on Squad Changes Ahead of Roma Match

Following the defeat against Beşiktaş in the fourth week of the Trendyol Super League, Fenerbahçe manager İsmail Kartal decided to make major changes to the squad ahead of the UEFA Champions League match against Roma.

Derby Defeat and Standings

The yellow-navy team suffered two defeats in the first four weeks of the league, remaining on six points after leaving the pitch against Beşiktaş with a 2-1 scoreline.

Planned Moves Ahead of the Roma Match

Ahead of the first UEFA Champions League match against Roma on Thursday, manager İsmail Kartal is preparing to bench certain players whose performance he is not satisfied with.

With this planned operation, it is aimed to increase the team's performance on the field and enter the European contest with a more dynamic squad.

Expectation of Mert Müldür in Defense

Following the performances in the Beşiktaş derby, making a change in the right-back position came to the agenda.

Trying Mert Müldür on the right side of the defense instead of Semedo is among the planned moves.

Changes in Midfield and Attack

While alternative options to İrfan Can are being evaluated for the attacking midfielder position, the center of the midfield is being reshaped until Asensio, whose injury continues, returns.

It was noted that Kerem or Nene would be evaluated instead of Oğuz on the left wing, and Lukaku would feature instead of Muriç up front.