10.11.2026 17:00
Fenerbahçe Head Coach Emre Belözoğlu is preparing to return to his ideal defensive line after the international break. While Nathan Ake, who has recovered from his injury, is expected to return to the starting XI in the Kocaelispor match, it was stated that Oppong, who performed successfully in his absence, will move back to the bench. Although Belözoğlu is pleased with the young player's performance, he is expected to revert to the Skriniar-Ake duo in defense.
At Fenerbahçe, ahead of the Kocaelispor match to be played after the international break, head coach Emre Belözoğlu's squad planning has begun to take shape. The return of Nathan Ake, who has been unable to play for a while due to injury at the yellow-navy Blues, will bring about an important change in the defensive line.
NATHAN AKE RETURNS TO THE STARTING XI
Nathan Ake, one of Fenerbahçe's key figures in defense, has left his injury behind. The experienced center-back is expected to be in the starting XI again in the away match against Kocaelispor after the international break.
It was reported that head coach Emre Belözoğlu plans to return to the Milan Skriniar-Nathan Ake partnership, regarded as the season's ideal defensive duo, with Ake's return.
OPPONG WILL REMAIN ON THE BENCH DESPITE HIS GOOD PERFORMANCE
Oppong, who got his chance during the period when Nathan Ake could not play due to injury, drew praise with his performance. Although the young defender made good use of the opportunity given to him, he is preparing to lose his place in the starting XI as Ake recovers.
It is expected that Emre Belözoğlu, although satisfied with Oppong's performance, will prefer experienced players in the Kocaelispor match. It is stated that the young center-back will thus move back to the substitutes' bench.
DEFENSE CHANGES IN THE KOCAELISPOR MATCH
In Fenerbahçe, who will visit Kocaelispor upon the return from the international break, Skriniar and Ake are expected to play together in the center of defense. Emre Belözoğlu will have his ideal starting XI with his returning player becoming ready again. Oppong, meanwhile, is expected to continue to be considered as an alternative in defense if needed.