Fenerbahçe is set to face Eyüpspor in the 17th round of the Trendyol Süper Lig, but the team has been hit with a significant setback. Edson Alvarez, who has been a pivotal figure in midfield, will miss the match due to pain he has been experiencing.
Head coach Domenico Tedesco addressed the media ahead of the game and confirmed, “We experienced two injuries in the last match. Archie and Edson won’t be playing in this match or the next, but we have many quality players. We are focused on this match, and I have asked my players to put in maximum effort.”
Alvarez has established himself as a crucial component of Fenerbahçe’s midfield this season and is also on the brink of a yellow card suspension. Consequently, it has been determined that he will not be included in the squad for the Eyüpspor match to prevent a more severe injury ahead of a busy fixture schedule.
Fenerbahçe will not only be without Alvarez but will also miss several key players for this match. Youssef En-Nesyri and Dorgeles Nene are unavailable due to their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, while injuries to Nelson Semedo and Archie Brown further challenge the squad’s depth.
Despite these challenges, Fenerbahçe remains determined to perform well against Eyüpspor, relying on their remaining talented players to step up in this crucial encounter. The resilience of the team in the face of adversity highlights their commitment and will to succeed.