Fenerbahçe Faces Adana Demirspor with Key Players Missing

ADANA, Turkey — Fenerbahçe will face Adana Demirspor in a crucial Trendyol Süper Lig match on Saturday, January 19, 2025, at the New Adana Stadium. The game, set to kick off at 7:00 p.m., will be officiated by referee Halil Umut Meler, with Süleyman Özay and Mustafa Savranlar as assistant referees.

Fenerbahçe, currently second in the league with 42 points from 18 matches, aims to close the gap with league leaders Galatasaray to six points with a victory. The team has recorded 13 wins, three draws, and two losses this season.

However, Fenerbahçe will be without four key players due to injuries. Defender Jayden Oosterwolde and midfielder Rodrigo Becao remain sidelined, while midfielder İsmail Yüksek and goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, who sustained injuries in the previous match against TÜMOSAN Konyaspor, are also unavailable. The inclusion of defender Samet Akaydin in the squad remains uncertain.

On a positive note, Sofyan Amrabat, who missed the last game due to a yellow card suspension, is set to return. However, Sebastian Szymanski and Samet Akaydin are on the verge of suspension and risk missing the next match against Göztepe if they receive a yellow card.

Fenerbahçe’s probable starting lineup includes İrfan Can Eğribayat in goal, with Mert Müldür, Çağlar Söyüncü, Alexander Djiku, and Sofyan Amrabat in defense. The midfield will likely feature Fred, Filip Kostic, and Oğuz Aydın, while the attacking trio is expected to consist of Dusan Tadic, Edin Dzeko, and Youssef En-Nesyri.

This match is pivotal for Fenerbahçe as they seek to maintain pressure on Galatasaray in the title race. Adana Demirspor, meanwhile, will look to capitalize on Fenerbahçe’s injury woes and secure a positive result at home.