24.12.2025 19:30
Anderson Talisca, who is injured at Fenerbahçe, was among those watching the Beşiktaş derby in the stands during the Ziraat Turkey Cup. The yellow-navy fans praised Anderson Talisca, who stayed with the team instead of going to his country for Christmas, using his injury as an excuse.
In the first week of Group C of the Ziraat Turkey Cup, Fenerbahçe faced Beşiktaş at Chobani Stadium.
TALISCA MISSED THE MATCH DUE TO INJURY
Fenerbahçe player Anderson Talisca suffered an injury during the match against Eyüpspor. In the statement from the yellow-navy club, it was said, "Our player Anderson Talisca underwent an MRI today at Ataşehir Medicana Hospital after suffering an injury in the match against Eyüpspor played yesterday. Our player has been diagnosed with a strain and bleeding in the lower muscle of his right leg, and treatment has begun."
HE DIDN'T GO HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, SUPPORTED HIS TEAM
The Brazilian player won the hearts of yellow-navy fans last night after his injury. The star player chose not to go to his home country to celebrate Christmas with his family and instead watched the derby against Beşiktaş from the stadium.
PRAISE-FILLED COMMENTS CAME IN
Talisca's gesture did not go unnoticed by Fenerbahçe fans. Many fans highlighted the sacrifice of South American Talisca by citing Ederson and Jhon Duran, who took Christmas leave and did not play in the derby. Comments included, "He could have gone to his country and celebrated Christmas," "Despite being injured, he didn't celebrate Christmas and came to the match. Well done," "My respect and love for Talisca has increased even more. He left his family at home and came to the match."