Major Rotation Preparation in Fenerbahçe Before Eyüpspor Match
In Fenerbahçe, which has fallen 6 points behind Galatasaray, coach İsmail Kartal is preparing to make significant changes in the squad before the Eyüpspor match.
Following the Beşiktaş derby and the Gaziantep draw, Fenerbahçe has dropped 6 points behind leaders Galatasaray, prompting head coach İsmail Kartal to prepare for a major rotation in the starting eleven ahead of the Eyüpspor match.
Critical Turn After Point Losses
Fenerbahçe, having lost points against Gaziantep following the Beşiktaş derby, fell 6 points behind leaders Galatasaray at the end of week 5. The successive losses have increased the importance of the Eyüpspor fixture to be played before the international break.
This match also serves as a critical turning point for İsmail Kartal, who had resigned after the Roma draw in the Champions League but returned to duty due to the pressure from President Aziz Yıldırım.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu Pulled to the Bench
One of the most important moves head coach İsmail Kartal will make concerns Kerem Aktürkoğlu. It has been learned that the experienced manager is considering benching Kerem against Eyüpspor after not getting the expected contribution from him in the Gaziantep match.
Kerem started in the 11 in 2 of the 4 matches he played and failed to provide a goal or assist contribution. The left winger received a total of 188 minutes of playing time in these matches and painted a disappointing picture.
Signal of Change in Midfield Arrangement
The Fenerbahçe technical staff also plans to change the current midfield setup. İsmail Kartal, not thinking of continuing with the trio of Kante, Guendouzi, and İsmail, is preparing to give more responsibility to Nene.
Double Striker System on the Agenda
Among the most notable options Kartal is focusing on is the double-striker system. It is stated that the experienced manager plans to use Romelu Lukaku and Vedat Muriqi in the starting 11 at the same time.
Romelu Lukaku Fell Short of Expectations
Romelu Lukaku has not yet reached the desired level at Fenerbahçe. The Belgian star, who was added to the squad at the beginning of the season with great goal expectations from the fans, has not displayed the performance he wanted under the yellow-navy blue jersey in the past period.
Lukaku stayed on the pitch for a total of 170 minutes in the 7 matches he served this season and started the Gaziantep FK match in the starting 11. It drew attention that the star footballer could not take a single accurate shot on target in these matches.