Fenerbahçe SK president Aziz Yıldırım has delivered a strong message of support coupled with a stern warning to the team following their 2-1 defeat to Beşiktaş in the Trendyol Süper Lig. Speaking after a meeting with technical director İsmail Kartal and the players, Yıldırım pledged a championship by the end of the season but expressed clear dissatisfaction with the derby performance.
The club currently sits 9th in the Süper Lig standings with 6 points from 4 matches, recording 2 wins and 2 losses (LWWL). They have scored 8 goals and conceded 6, giving them a +2 goal difference, and trail league leaders Galatasaray by 4 points. Their next league fixture is an away match against Başakşehir on 6 December 2026. The squad is currently dealing with injuries, as Jayden Oosterwolde and Mattéo Guendouzi are sidelined.
What did President Yıldırım say?
Aziz Yıldırım, in comments reported by Fotomac, emphasized his trust in the squad. Saying "I trust you," Yıldırım stated his belief that the team would reach much better places over time. However, he did not hold back his criticism of the derby display. The president said, "This match did not suit you at all. It was a match we should have won in front of our fans." Yıldırım added that he does not want to see football like that again.
Yıldırım also gave his full backing to technical director İsmail Kartal in the meeting and reiterated his conviction that the team will be champions by season's end. These remarks come just ahead of the team's Europa League match against Roma on 10 September. Yıldırım made a victory prediction for this important European tie, aiming to boost morale. Monitoring the team's current injury status and squad depth is now key.
The team's current form and objectives
Fenerbahçe has started the season with mixed results. The 6 points and 9th place position fall short of expectations. The loss in the Beşiktaş derby highlighted recurring issues, particularly in defensive organization and midfield control. President Yıldırım's emphasis on it being "a match we should have won" reflects this gap. The team's position in the league standings and its goal difference indicate a need for a rapid improvement in the coming weeks.
İsmail Kartal has now shifted focus to the Roma match. Planning his squad in the absence of injured players, Kartal is seeking a positive result in Europe. This match carries significant weight for team morale and the remainder of the season. As Yıldırım indicated, it is a test that must be passed in front of the home supporters.
How is the team preparing for the Roma match?
The technical staff quickly completed their analysis of the Beşiktaş game and began preparations for Roma. Kartal is working on alternative setups in the absence of Oosterwolde and Guendouzi. While the team's 8 goals scored is a positive attacking statistic, conceding 6 goals reveals defensive issues that need correction. A victory in the Europa League would provide an opportunity to start the group stage well and dispel the negative atmosphere from the league.
Tracking Fenerbahçe's full fixture schedule and statistics is valuable for understanding the season's trajectory. With President Yıldırım's instructions and support, the players are expected to deliver a more responsible and determined performance against Roma. The team aims to climb the table with its league matches before the Başakşehir away game on 6 December.
