Fenerbahçe SK announced its training camp squad on 29 August 2026 for the upcoming away match against Samsunspor. The most notable omission from the list was Anderson Talisca, while goalkeeper Mert Günok returned from injury and new signing Kojo Peprah Oppong was included.
The club issued an official statement regarding Talisca's absence from the squad. As reported by Fotomac, the list features the return of Mert Günok, who missed four official matches with a thigh strain, and the inclusion of Kojo Peprah Oppong, whose signing ceremony was held the same day. The squad also includes Ederson Moraes, Milan Skriniar, Nathan Ake, Yiğit Efe Demir, Levent Mercan, Archie Brown, Nelson Semedo, Mert Müldür, Matteo Guendouzi, İsmail Yüksek, N'Golo Kante, Bartuğ Elmaz, İrfan Can Kahveci, Oğuz Aydın, Mason Greenwood, Dorgeles Nene, Romelu Lukaku, and Vedat Muriqi. The team currently sits 8th in the Süper Lig with 3 points from 2 matches, having scored 5 goals and conceded 4.
Why is Talisca not in the squad?
The club's statement indicated Talisca was left out based on the technical staff's sporting assessment. This decision is viewed as related to the player's form or tactical fit within the team's plans. Beyond Talisca, the injury list remains a concern, with Diego Carlos, Ognjen Mimović, Rodrigo Becão, Jayden Oosterwolde, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, and Marco Asensio all currently sidelined. This situation, visible on our injuries page, tests the squad's depth significantly.
What is the status of Mert Günok and the new signing?
Veteran goalkeeper Mert Günok's return to the squad after his four-match absence provides a major boost. New signing Kojo Peprah Oppong finds himself in the yellow-and-blue camp squad for the first time following his official unveiling. Oppong's signing ceremony coincided directly with the start of camp preparations. The team's overall performance is under scrutiny as they trail league leaders Gençlerbirliği S.K. by 4 points.
How are they preparing for the Samsunspor match?
The camp was specifically planned for the away fixture against Samsunspor. The 22 players in the squad have begun preparations for this important league encounter. The team's next match after this will be at home against 4th-placed Trabzonspor on 13 December 2026. This challenging schedule can be tracked on our fixtures page. The current form of one win and one loss suggests the team needs to find more consistency in these two matches.
Fenerbahçe is carefully shaping its squad amidst injury concerns. The camp process is expected to focus on defensive organization and attacking efficiency. With a +1 goal difference in the early season, the team, as seen on our standings page, will look to use this camp as an opportunity to climb higher in the table.
