Fenerbahçe SK manager İsmail Kartal evaluated both the team's performance and the transfer situation following their 2-0 win against Samsunspor in the 3rd week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. Speaking to Sabah Spor, Kartal expressed satisfaction with the team's increasing adoption of the game philosophy and confirmed that transfer work is ongoing.
Fenerbahçe secured a comfortable away victory at Samsun 19 Mayıs Stadium, maintaining the lead they established in the first half. A goal at the start of the second half, developed through Oğuz's speed and dribbling, sealed the three points. The team currently sits 3rd in the Süper Lig with 6 points from 3 matches. Their recent form is WWL, they have scored 7 goals, conceded 4, for a +3 goal difference.
How is the team adapting to the game philosophy?
İsmail Kartal highlighted key points about the team's performance in his post-match remarks. He stated that the players are happy with the adopted system and are getting used to this style of play. The technical staff is also pleased with this adaptation. Kartal noted that in weekly feedback meetings, players express their enjoyment of the football they are playing, emphasizing that both the team's play and individual performances are improving.
Fenerbahçe created many more scoring opportunities against Samsunspor. Kartal pointed this out by saying, "We could have won by a much larger margin against a strong team like Samsunspor today." Although there were issues with finishing in some positions inside the penalty area, the overall game dominance and chances created were notable. The squad listed on our squad page continues to adapt to this system.
What is the latest on transfer work?
The manager gave a clear message regarding transfers. Kartal used the words, "A transfer could happen at any time. After all, we can only make a transfer if it is for a player under 23 years old." This statement reminded everyone that the current squad is full and the club normally cannot register new players. He added that the club's management and president are working on a possible move.
Due to the regulation, Fenerbahçe can only sign an under-23 player, and work in this area continues. The team, trailing leaders Galatasaray by just 1 point, could face challenges with injuries throughout the season. Currently, Jayden Oosterwolde, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Marco Asensio, Talisca, and Çağlar Söyüncü are sidelined due to injuries. This situation can also be tracked on our injuries page.
What do the standings and upcoming fixtures indicate?
With this win, Fenerbahçe increased its points to 6 and solidified its position in the league. The team has scored 7 and conceded 4 goals, for a +3 difference. These statistics can be viewed in detail on our stats page. In the title race, the gap to the leader is only 1 point.
The team's next league match is away against 7th-placed Başakşehir on 2026-12-06. Maintaining form and recovering injured players before this important fixture is vital. You can check the full match schedule on our fixtures page. The team under İsmail Kartal is focused on achieving full adaptation to the playing system and evaluating transfer opportunities. As of the end of the 3rd week in the Süper Lig, they maintain their position in the upper ranks of the table on our standings page.
