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N'Golo Kante - Starting vs. Slavia Prague Kante (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's UCL match against Slavia Prague.

Impact Kante had been playing through discomfort since picking up a knock in domestic play against Rizespor, but the veteran midfielder will get the nod and start in central midfield in this clash alongside Matteo Guendouzi. Kante isn't much of a fantasy asset, however, and most of his fantasy appeal comes from defensive-minded statistics.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

N'Golo Kante - Dealing with lingering pain Kante (knock) continues to experience pain from a knock sustained against Rizespor and remains uncertain for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Slavia Prague, according to co...

Impact Kante has been playing through discomfort since picking up a knock against Rizespor, with the midfielder previously expressing concerns that pushing himself too hard could aggravate the issue and lead to a longer absence. Despite the lingering pain, he has continued to contribute to Fenerbahce, although his fitness remains a concern ahead of Tuesday's European fixture. Manager Ismail Kartal plans to reassess his condition before the match, leaving Kante's availability dependent on whether he feels capable of playing without risking a setback. If Kante is unable to feature, Ismail Yuksek could replace him in central midfield.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marco Asensio - Set to undergo knee surgery Asensio (knee) is scheduled to undergo surgery this week after medical examinations revealed cartilage damage behind his kneecap, with Fenerbahce team doctor Ahmet Kulduk confirmin...

Impact Asensio faces another significant injury setback after persistent knee swelling prompted further medical examinations following his recent return to competitive action. The attacking midfielder initially suffered a calf injury against Konyaspor before playing 83 minutes in a friendly against Turan Tovuz during the international break. He subsequently started against Caykur Rizespor but experienced renewed knee swelling after being substituted, leading to further treatment and rehabilitation. Although he traveled to England for the Champions League clash against Aston Villa, an MRI revealed cartilage damage behind his kneecap, prompting the medical staff to rule him out. Following consultations with multiple specialists, including a doctor who previously operated on Asensio in Spain, surgery was deemed necessary and scheduled for this week. The procedure will rule him out of the upcoming matches against Alanyaspor and Slavia Prague, with his recovery timeline yet to be established. His absence represents a significant blow to Fenerbahce's attacking options, and a clearer indication of his expected return could emerge following the operation.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marco Asensio - Doubtful for Tuesday with knee issue Asensio (knee) was held out of the Champions League game against Aston Villa as a precaution and will also miss the weekend league game against Alanyaspor, leaving him doubtful for...

Impact Asensio had only recently returned from the injury, and the knee is now holding him back once again. He was named in the travelling squad for the trip to Aston Villa before being withdrawn as a precaution, and his absence from Friday's training has ruled him out of the Alanyaspor game. A return in time for the Champions League visit of Slavia Prague on Tuesday appears doubtful, as he would have only a few days to prove his fitness.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ederson - Concedes six in heavy defeat Ederson had five saves and allowed six goals in Wednesday's 6-0 defeat to Aston Villa.

Impact Ederson endured a tough welcome on his return to England, conceding six goals as Fenerbahce were beaten 6-0 by Aston Villa at Villa Park. The goalkeeper made five saves on a night when Villa were in control from start to finish, and the result was the heaviest defeat in the club's Champions League history. He will look to put it behind him when Fenerbahce host Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mert Muldur - Ruled out indefinitely after surgery Muldur (knee) remains sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery in Austria and was unavailable for Saturday's 3-0 victory over Rizespor, according to Milli Gazete.

Impact Muldur continues his postoperative rehabilitation and has yet to receive clearance to resume team training. The defender underwent surgery in Austria following a knee injury, although the exact nature of the procedure and the severity of the issue have not been disclosed. His continued absence leaves Fenerbahce without one of its defensive options, particularly at right-back, with no clear timetable established for his return. Muldur will need to make further progress in his recovery before being considered for selection again.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Asensio - Scores in return from injury Asensio scored a goal and played 59 minutes in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Rizespor, marking his return to competitive action following a thigh injury.

Impact Asensio returned to the starting lineup Saturday after missing the derby against Besiktas and the Champions League opener against Roma due to a thigh injury. The attacking midfielder recovered fully during the international break and his goal and 59-minute appearance represent an encouraging step in his recovery, although his workload could continue to be managed as he works toward full match fitness. Asensio should now be back in contention for regular starts, barring any setbacks.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Asensio Could Return to Fenerbahçe's Starting Lineup Against Rizespor Marco Asensio is closing in on his Fenerbahçe return after recovering from injury. İsmail Kartal plans to use the Spaniard as an attacking m...

OCTOBER 9 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Matteo Guendouzi - No longer suspended in UCL Guendouzi is no longer suspended in UCL and will be available to face Aston Villa on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Impact Guendouzi was initially handed a four-game suspension, including two matches on a precautionary one-year period, but the ban was later reduced to three contests. As a result, the central midfielder will be eligible to return to action in Matchday 2 against Villa, where he is expected to be a central piece of Fenerbahce's midfield. Between the Super Lig and the UCL qualifiers, Guendouzi has already started 12 matches this season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Cleared to face Austria Muriqi (muscle) is in the starting lineup for Kosovo's Nations League clash against Austria on Sunday.

Impact Muriqi returns to action after a minor muscle injury forced him to miss Thursday's match against Israel. His immediate return to the starting XI indicates the issue was only a brief setback, with the striker now cleared to lead Kosovo's attack against Austria.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Misses Israel clash with minor injury Muriqi missed Thursday's Nations League match against Israel with a minor muscle injury sustained in training, according to telegrafi.

Impact Muriqi missed Thursday's match after suffering a minor muscle problem in training, with coach Franco Foda choosing not to take a risk after the striker felt pain during the session. his availability for Sunday's home match against Austria remains unclear, though the minor nature of the issue points toward a short absence.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Fenerbahçe 8-0 Eyüpspor: HIGHLIGHTS, four Muriqi goals and Greenwood brace Watch the highlights from Fenerbahçe's 8-0 win over Eyüpspor. Vedat Muriqi scored four goals and Mason Greenwood added a brace in the Süper...

SEPTEMBER 20 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Mohamed Salah gets a new German coach at Turkish club Trabzonspor

Mohamed Salah has a new coach at Trabzonspor

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Fenerbahce coach Kartal returns after confusion over reported resignation

Fenerbahce coach Ismail Kartal has returned to his duties and contradicted media reports from the day before suggesting he resigned

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Fenerbahce accepts coach Ismail Kartal's resignation after tense Roma draw, reports say

Fenerbahce has accepted coach Ismail Kartal's resignation, according to Turkish media reports

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Kerem Akturkoglu - Two shots in Thursday's draw Akturkoglu recorded two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Roma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute.

Impact Akturkoglu started in Fenerbahce's return to the Champions League Thursday and had a decent outing. He led the team with two shots on target, testing Mile Svilar in goal. He also recorded one inaccurate cross on the attack. He was subbed off in the 72nd minute for Oguz Aydin.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Greenwood - Assists in Thursday's draw Greenwood assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Greenwood set up the equalizing goal Thursday as he assisted Archie Brown's strike in the 48th minute. It was one of three chances he created in the match and he also had three off-target shots on the attack. He figures to continue to play an important role in the Champions League for his new club.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Archie Brown - Scores in Thursday's draw Brown scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Roma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minut...

Impact Brown bagged a goal in the 48th minute off a Mason Greenwood assist, a strike which tied the match at 1-1 and ultimately earned the draw. It was his only shot in the match and he also recorded one cross on the attack. He played well on the defensive end too, recording two clearances, one tackle and one interception in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ederson - Concedes once in draw Ederson registered two saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Ederson started his Champions League campaign Thursday, helping secure a home draw with Roma. He conceded once on an outside-the-box strike in the 39th minute to Bryan Cristante, but also made two saves, both on Paulo Dybala shots. Next up for him is a road trip to Aston Villa on Oct. 14.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Asensio - Ruled out against Roma Asensio (thigh) has been ruled out for Thursday's Champions League clash against Roma as he continues to deal with his injury, according to coach Ismail Kartal, per Nexus Sports. "...

Impact Asensio will miss another match after his thigh injury also kept him out of the derby against Besiktas. The attacker had recently resumed individual work but has yet to progress sufficiently to return to competitive action. Irfan Can Kahveci and Mason Greenwood are the leading candidates to start in the No. 10 role against Roma in Asensio's absence, while there remains no clear timetable for his return.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Asensio - Remains doubtful against Roma Asensio (thigh) should have been back for the derby against Besiktas but missed the match and remains a doubt for Thursday's Champions League opener against Roma, according to NTV...

Impact Asensio had only just resumed training the day before the derby following his injury, but continued his preparations individually rather than with the team, ultimately keeping him out of the squad for the Besiktas match. His status for the upcoming Champions League opener will continue to be assessed as Fenerbahce approaches the fixture.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Oosterwolde - Targeting December return Oosterwolde's move to Roma fell through due to a hamstring injury and he has since undergone surgery while remaining at Fenerbahce, with the player announcing on social media he is...

Impact Oosterwolde and Roma have reportedly agreed the transfer would only proceed once he is fully recovered from his hamstring injury, with the Italian club reportedly planning to pursue the move again in the winter window contingent on his health. Fenerbahce left him off its Champions League squad list, and the 25 year old defender, who has made 112 appearances for the club with three goals and one assist, winning a Turkish Cup and Super Cup, will continue his recovery in the meantime.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Fenerbahce's Guendouzi banned for 2 Champions League games after heated clashes in playoff at Lyon

Mattéo Guendouzi has been banned by UEFA from Fenerbahce’s first two Champions League games for provocations and insults in a heated playoff win at Lyon in his native France

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Matteo Guendouzi - Suspended for two UCL matches Guendouzi has been handed a four-match UEFA suspension, with two of those matches suspended for a one-year probationary period, following his provocations against Lyon in the Champ...

Impact Guendouzi's two-game suspension removes a regular option from Fenerbahce's midfield for the opening Champions League fixtures. Bartug Elmaz and Ismail Yuksek are the leading candidates to take his place in central midfield against Roma and Aston Villa. Guendouzi should be eligible to return against Slavia Prague on Oct. 20, provided no additional disciplinary issues arise during his probationary period.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Fenerbahce vs Besiktas Prediction and Betting Tips | September 5th 2026 Fenerbahce will welcome Besiktas to the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday. Both teams have two wins and one defeat from three league games thus far.

SEPTEMBER 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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Fenerbahce accepts coach Ismail Kartal's resignation after tense Roma draw, reports say

Fenerbahce's Guendouzi banned for 2 Champions League games after heated clashes in playoff at Lyon