Football Council's Super Lig Evaluation: Fenerbahce in Dangerous Waters

Hurriyet writers Guntekin Onay, Mehmet Arslan, Firat Aydinus, and Ugur Meleke discussed the recent matches played in the Super Lig, the excitement of the derbies, and the chances of Turkish representatives in UEFA competitions in the Football Council column.

Besiktas Established Dominance in the Derby

Under the management of Vincenzo Italiano, Besiktas displayed effective football in the derby to defeat Fenerbahce and reach an ambitious position in the league title race.

The black-and-white team's midfield performance and wing organizations were found promising by sports writers for both the Super Lig and the Europa League.

Critical Evaluations for Fenerbahce

In Fenerbahce, which suffered a major blow in the derby, the midfield setup and the drop in tempo caused by the aging player structure drew attention.

While criticisms were made that coach Ismail Kartal remained devoid of solutions, it was emphasized that the yellow-navy team is wandering in dangerous waters.

Summit and Osimhen Anxiety at Galatasaray

While Galatasaray progresses without dropping points in the league and settles at the top, the injury of Victor Osimhen, the indispensable name of the offensive line, created a major source of concern for the team.

Although the offensive power of the yellow-red team was found high, the permeability in the center of the defense and the easy goals conceded became a subject of criticism.

Tough Tests on the European Stage

Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, which will compete in the Champions League, face tough matches such as Sporting Lisbon and Roma during the week.

The writers stated that the jobs of our representatives in European matches are by no means easy and that defensive security, in particular, is of critical importance.