22.12.2025 16:25
Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş will face off in the Turkish Cup derby with significant absences in their attacking line. Fenerbahçe will be without four players who have scored 53.7% of their goals, while Beşiktaş will also miss three key players who contribute significantly to their goal tally.
In the first match of Group C of the Ziraat Turkey Cup, ahead of the derby to be played tomorrow between Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş, both teams have significant absences in their attacking line. The absence of critical players in front of goal suggests that the statistics indicate a different scenario for the derby.
FENERBAHÇE LACKING KEY SCORERS
This season, Fenerbahçe has scored 54 goals across all competitions, and four attacking players who have contributed to 29 of these goals will not be available for the Beşiktaş derby. The absence of Anderson Talisca, Youssef En-Nesyri, Jhon Duran, and Dorgeles Nene is a significant loss for the yellow-blues. These players accounted for 53.7% of Fenerbahçe's total goal contributions.
En-Nesyri and Nene, who are participating in the Africa Cup of Nations, along with Jhon Duran, who is on special leave, and Talisca, who is still injured, will not be in the squad for the derby.
ASENSIO AND KEREM AKTÜRKOĞLU IN THE SPOTLIGHT
In Fenerbahçe, the most important assets in the attacking line for the derby will be Marco Asensio and Kerem Aktürkoğlu. Asensio has scored 8 goals in 18 matches this season, while Kerem Aktürkoğlu has found the net 5 times in 18 official matches. Sebastian Szymanski and Milan Skriniar have also contributed with 2 goals each for the yellow-blues.
BEŞİKTAŞ ALSO FACING THREE CRUCIAL ABSENCES
On the Beşiktaş front, there are also significant absences in the attacking line. El Bilal Toure, who has scored 11 of the 40 goals the black-and-whites have netted this season, along with Cengiz Ünder and Jota Silva, will not be available for the derby. These three players accounted for 27.5% of Beşiktaş's total goal contributions.
El Bilal Toure is participating in the Africa Cup of Nations, while Cengiz Ünder and Jota Silva will be absent due to injuries.
UNCERTAINTY SURROUNDING RAFA SILVA
Rafa Silva is not expected to play in the derby for Beşiktaş. The Portuguese player, who is reported to be physically unfit, has drawn attention with the harsh statements made by head coach Sergen Yalçın. Rafa Silva has scored 5 goals in 16 matches this season.
BEŞİKTAŞ'S BIGGEST HOPE IS TAMMY ABRAHAM
The most important goal hope for the black-and-whites in the derby will be Tammy Abraham. The English striker has scored 12 goals in 23 matches played in the league and European competitions this season. After being discharged from the hospital following an injury sustained in the Çaykur Rizespor match, it has been stated that Abraham could be on the field if called upon.