Statements from İsmail Kartal on Marco Asensio and Team Status

Fenerbahçe Head Coach İsmail Kartal met with members of the press at the Can Bartu Facilities to make important statements regarding the current agenda and announced that Marco Asensio could play in the Çaykur Rizespor match.

Evaluation of the International Break and Championship Belief

Fenerbahçe Head Coach İsmail Kartal met with journalists at the Can Bartu Facilities to evaluate the team's general situation and current topics.

Stating that they have utilized the international break extremely well, the experienced coach expressed that his belief in reaching the championship at the end of the season is extremely high.

Marco Asensio's Health Status and the Rizespor Match

İsmail Kartal stated that the health status and morale of the Spanish star Marco Asensio, who has overcome his injury, are quite good.

Stating that Asensio will be played in the starting eleven in the friendly match, Kartal expressed that the player can become fully ready by the Çaykur Rizespor match and take his place in the team.

Squad Planning and Transfer Window

Speaking about the 10+4 rule determined by the federation, Kartal emphasized that they will continue with the current squad structure until the winter transfer window.

He also added that the transfer of young center-back Kojo Oppong was realized with the support of Alexander Djiku.

Physical Conditions of the Players

Stating that Romelu Lukaku was physically behind Vedat Muriqi for a while but that they have closed this gap, the head coach conveyed that they expect Mert Müldür, whose injury continues, to recover within 4 to 5 weeks.

Expressing their satisfaction with the performance displayed by goalkeeper Ederson, Kartal also stated that Mert Hakan Yandaş has reached a very good level physically.