Skriniar Will Be Rested in Fenerbahçe's Match Against Rizespor
Having returned exhausted due to a heavy match schedule with the Slovakia National Team, the experienced defender will be kept on the bench as a precaution against potential injury risks.
Fenerbahçe defender Milan Skriniar will be rested in the away match against Rizespor in the 7th week of the Trendyol Super League due to his heavy schedule in the national team and the potential risk of injury.
Decision to Rest Following National Team Return
Fenerbahçe's experienced defender Milan Skriniar went through a heavy match schedule, staying on the pitch for the full 90 minutes in all 4 matches played by the Slovakia National Team.
İsmail Kartal's Planning
In accordance with the plan of head coach İsmail Kartal for the 31-year-old center-back who returned to the team fatigued, the experienced player is planned to be rested in the away match against Rizespor against potential injury risks.
Expected New Defensive Duo
Due to Skriniar not featuring in this match, Nathan Ake and Kojo Oppong are expected to play side by side in the center of the defense.
Season Performance and Market Value
Having not missed a single match for Fenerbahçe since the beginning of the season, the 31-year-old Slovak footballer has contributed 1 goal and 1 assist in the 13 official matches he has played this season.
According to Transfermarkt data, the player has a current market value of 8 million euros and a contract ending in 2029; he was transferred in the summer of 2025 for a transfer fee of 6 million euros after being loaned from PSG in the winter of 2025.