Fenerbahçe SK will be missing five key players for their away match against Samsunspor in the Süper Lig's third week. According to a report by Hürriyet Spor, the yellow-dark blues face significant squad issues for the match at Yeni 19 Mayıs Stadium, with referee Yasin Kol in charge.
The team currently sits 10th in the league table with 3 points from one win and one loss. They have scored 5 goals and conceded 4, giving them a +1 goal difference, and trail leaders Galatasaray by 4 points. This position impacts their standing on our standings page.
Which players are missing for Fenerbahçe SK?
Marco Asensio, Çağlar Söyüncü, Anderson Talisca, and Jayden Oosterwolde are all unavailable due to injuries. Kerem Aktürkoğlu is being rested in line with FIFA protocols following a head trauma sustained in last week's match against Konyaspor. The absence of these five players presents the manager with a difficult team selection. You can follow the latest injury updates on our injuries page.
Hürriyet's information suggests the probable starting eleven will feature Ederson in goal, with Semedo, Skriniar, Ake, and Brown in defense. Kante and Guendouzi are expected in midfield, with Greenwood, İsmail (İrfan Can), Oğuz, and Muriç leading the attack. This setup shows how the team plans to adapt its system without the injured players.
Does Samsunspor also have squad problems?
Yes, the home side is also not at full strength. Jaures Assoumou, Marius Mouandilmadji, and Elayis Tavsan are all ruled out due to injuries. Samsunspor's probable starting eleven is listed as Okan, Mendes, Borevkovic, Diabate, Tomasson, Watt, Celil, Yalçın, Jarju, Emre, and Fatih. A match where both teams are dealing with absences awaits us.
What is Fenerbahçe SK's general situation in the league?
Fenerbahçe has had a mixed start to the season. The 3 points from their first two matches place them in the middle of the table. Scoring 5 goals while conceding 4 paints a picture of an effective attack but a defense requiring attention. The 4-point gap to the top can still be closed at this early stage, but avoiding further point drops is necessary. The team's performance data on our stats page supports this view.
Following this match, Fenerbahçe SK's next Süper Lig fixture is an away game against Başakşehir, who are 12th in the table, on December 6, 2026. You can view the team's full schedule on our fixtures page. The Samsunspor match is seen as the start of a challenging away run. Despite the squad shortages, navigating this period without dropping points is the primary expectation of the yellow-dark blue management and fans.
