11.10.2026 20:03
In the match in which Fenerbahçe defeated Çaykur Rizespor 3-0 away, it was reported that İsmail Kartal wanted to rest the experienced centre-back Milan Skriniar, and that the Slovak player took part in the starting XI by telling the technical staff, "I want to play."
In the 7th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, the sacrifice shown by experienced defender Milan Skriniar in Fenerbahçe, which defeated Çaykur Rizespor 3-0 away, drew attention.
İSMAİL KARTAL WANTED TO REST HIM
Skriniar, who played 90 minutes in all 4 matches he appeared in for the Slovakia national team, returned to his club tired after the intense match tempo. Head coach İsmail Kartal planned to rest his 31-year-old experienced defender in the Rize away match, considering the busy fixture schedule and possible injury risks.
SKRINIAR'S “I WANT TO PLAY” RESPONSE
The Slovak defender, who held a meeting with the technical staff, emphasized the critical importance of the Çaykur Rizespor match and stated that he did not want to sit on the bench. Skriniar, stating that he felt good, conveyed that he wanted to take part on the pitch. After this request, the successful defender, who started the match in the starting eleven, stayed on the pitch for 90 minutes and played an important role in the victory with his performance.