Flash decision hours before the derby: Star player out of squad

News summary

Fenerbahçe will host Beşiktaş in matchday 4 of the Süper Lig. For the Yellow-Navy team, a decision was made just hours before the derby to exclude their star player from the squad due to injury.

News details

Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş will face each other in matchday 4 of the Süper Lig at 20.00 at Chobanı Stadium. The status of Spanish star Marco Asensio in the Yellow-Navy team has also become clear.

According to TRT Spor, Asensio, who trained individually apart from the team throughout the week, could not be included in the matchday squad due to his injury. Following the finalization of the decision, it was reported that the footballer left the Samandıra Can Bartu Facilities in his personal vehicle.

Due to Asensio not being fit to play, Fenerbahçe's starting XI setup has also become clear. The coaching staff is expected to deploy İrfan Can Kahveci in the number 10 position against Beşiktaş, as they did in the Samsunspor match.

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Key information

• Tournament: Süper Lig
• Related clubs: Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş
• News type: Football
• Certainty: The source did not make a statement regarding the official status of the development.

Source

This news has been compiled using information obtained from Sözcü source (published: 5 September 2026 14:20).

Original news: Sözcü