Fenerbahçe’s head coach, Jose Mourinho, made significant changes to his lineup ahead of the Super Lig match against Başakşehir, opting for six adjustments from the team that faced Beşiktaş. This strategic decision comes during the 35th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig.
In goal, Dominik Livakovic took over from İrfan Can Eğribayat. The lineup saw changes with Diego Carlos, Sofyan Amrabat, Filip Kostic, Dusan Tadic, and Edin Dzeko stepping in for Çağlar Söyüncü, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Sebastian Szymanski, Oğuz Aydın, and Youssef En-Nesyri, respectively. The starting eleven for Fenerbahçe included:
– Dominik Livakovic,
– Mert Müldür,
– Diego Carlos,
– Milan Skriniar,
– Filip Kostic,
– Sofyan Amrabat,
– İsmail Yüksek,
– Fred,
– Dusan Tadic,
– Anderson Talisca,
– Edin Dzeko.
On the bench were İrfan Can Eğribayat, Burak Kapacak, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Levent Mercan, İrfan Can Kahveci, Yusuf Akçiçek, Oğuz Aydın, Youssef En-Nesyri, and Cenk Tosun. Notably, Sofyan Amrabat made his return to the starting lineup after a four-match absence due to injury, last playing against Trabzonspor.
Fenerbahçe is currently dealing with several injuries within the squad, including Rodrigo Becao, who is still undergoing treatment, and Mert Hakan Yandaş, who is recovering from surgery. Additionally, Çağlar Söyüncü is sidelined due to a suspension, while Allan Saint-Maximin and Jayden Oosterwolde are also out of the matchday squad.
This lineup change emphasizes Mourinho’s adaptability and strategic foresight as the team faces a critical match, highlighting their resilience despite the challenges posed by injuries. With the return of key players like Amrabat, there is optimism for a strong performance in this competitive fixture.