Highlights from the September 24, 2026 sports pages and transfer agenda
According to developments in the sports supplements of newspapers, the Turkish National Team's challenging fixture, Beşiktaş's busy match schedule, and Trabzonspor's successful performance against Istanbul teams drew attention.
According to reports in the daily sports press, the latest developments on the football agenda and teams' preparation processes are taking shape. The Turkish National Football Team's challenging fixture and club teams' performances stand out.
National Team and Challenging Nations League Process
As Turkey prepares to make a troubled start to the UEFA Nations League A, it will face France, ranked 3rd in the FIFA rankings. The National Team will also play tough matches against Italy and Belgium.
Critical Test for Montella
Head coach Vincenzo Montella faces a difficult task due to the absence of Kenan Yıldız and Hakan Çalhanoğlu, as well as past World Cup trauma.
Beşiktaş's Busy Fixture Period
The black-and-white team is preparing to play 8 tough matches in the upcoming 29-day period following the international break. During this process, the team's squad depth and physical endurance will be tested.
Vlahovic's Injury Status
It was reported that Dusan Vlahovic, who suffered an injury in the match against Amed Sportif Faaliyetler, is improving and could start training with the team in about 10 days.
Trabzonspor's Istanbul Unbeaten Streak Success
Drawing attention with their 4-0 victory against Galatasaray, Trabzonspor extended their unbeaten streak against Istanbul teams to 8 matches. The claret-blues earned 7 of the 10 points they collected this season from Istanbul representatives.
Galatasaray's Finishing Problem
Although Galatasaray has reached its highest accurate shot values of the last 3 seasons, it is experiencing finishing problems in converting them into scores. The team's ball possession rate has dropped to 58.3 percent.
Fenerbahçe's Physical Running Performance
Fenerbahçe, the team with the highest average age in the Süper Lig, covered an average distance of 100.9 kilometers per match, sitting at the top of the running distance chart among the Big Three.
Kasımpaşa's Running Distance Peak
In general Süper Lig running performances, Kasımpaşa managed to leave all its rivals behind with an average of 107.1 kilometers, claiming the top spot in the league.