28.01.2026 19:52
Fenerbahçe's head coach Domenico Tedesco spoke at a press conference before the FCSB match. Talking about Jhon Duran's injury, Tedesco said, "He completed the training today, but later he complained of pain. We need to wait for the checks. I hope it's not a serious condition. We will discuss what kind of team we will field this evening."
In the 8th week of the UEFA Europa League, Fenerbahçe will face FCSB away, and head coach Domenico Tedesco made statements at the press conference.
"THEY PLAY WITH HIGH MOTIVATION"
Evaluating the match against FCSB, Domenico Tedesco said, "Every opponent plays against us with high motivation, no matter who they are. They still have a chance to finish in 24th place, and we expect a highly motivated team tomorrow. They are a fighting team, they never give up until the end. They have a good stadium, and we will be playing in a crowded stadium. We want to play a good match and continue on our path."
'THERE WAS PAIN COMPLAINT'
In response to the question, "Jhon Duran also had an injury. How do you plan the squad?" Domenico Tedesco stated, "Jhon Duran completed the training today, but later he had a pain complaint. We need to wait for the checks. I hope it is not a serious situation. We will discuss what kind of team we will field this evening."
'GOOD NEWS FOR US'
Speaking about his two players returning from injury, the Italian coach said, "It is good news for us that Levent Mercan and Archie Brown have returned to individual training, but we need to be a little more patient. After that, they will be able to return to the team. It is not easy to have two left-backs injured for 6 weeks. We compensated with Mert Müldür, Nelson, and Yiğit Efe."
'WE CAN SEE JAYDEN AS A LEFT BACK'
Continuing his remarks, Domenico Tedesco said, "We can see Jayden as a left back. Everything in life has a cost. We have established a good duo with Milan and Jayden, and Milan will not be available tomorrow. Therefore, making changes is not easy. It is not easy to change the center, especially the center-back duo. Generally, center-backs in big teams are fit. It is not easy to make too many changes in this regard. We have caught a good pair in the center. Jayden has come to me and said that he can play as a left back if needed. This is a positive situation for me. The players in the center are very important. One of them is already suspended. Jayden can play as a left back, but other problems may arise in other positions this time."