05.12.2025 16:40
As a result of the draw for the Ziraat Turkey Cup group stage, Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş will face each other in the first week. In this challenging match, several star players from both teams will be unable to play due to various reasons.
The draw for the Ziraat Turkey Cup group stage has been held. Fenerbahçe will face Beşiktaş in the first week of Group A. Before the tough derby to be played in Kadıköy on December 23-25, both teams will have significant absences for various reasons.
4 ABSENCES IN FENERBAHÇE
Fenerbahçe's Moroccan Youssef En-Nesyri and Malian Dorgeles Nene will be unavailable for the derby due to the Africa Cup. Fred from the yellow-blues was shown a red card by Cihan Aydın in the tunnel after the match against Galatasaray in the ZTK last season and received a 3-match ban. The Brazilian player will also miss the match due to his suspension.
Mert Hakan Yandaş also has a suspension from the derby against Galatasaray played in the cup last season. The experienced player was taken into custody on December 5 as part of a betting investigation. Mert Hakan will miss the Beşiktaş derby due to his red card suspension or any penalties he may receive from the betting investigation.
2 ABSENCES IN BEŞİKTAŞ
Nigerian Wilfred Ndidi and Malian El Bilal Toure, who will go to the Africa Cup, will be away from their team in the challenging away derby.