29.10.2026 23:49
Fenerbahçe Technical Director İsmail Kartal made bold statements ahead of the Galatasaray derby. It was learned that the experienced coach, recalling the match on May 19, 2024, in which they defeated the yellow-reds away with 10 men, said, "I know very well how to motivate my team in derbies and how to win in that stadium. I won with 10 men. I will go and beat Galatasaray again."
Fenerbahçe continues preparations for the critical derby it will play away against Galatasaray in the Süper Lig. In the yellow-navy team, head coach İsmail Kartal gave his players a message of victory ahead of the tough match.
"I WON WITH 10 MEN, I WILL WIN AGAIN"
As derby preparations continue in Samandıra, the board, technical staff and team captains took action to increase the players' motivation.
It was stated that İsmail Kartal, who emphasized that he knows how to win away at Galatasaray, used the following statements in a meeting with his players:
"I know very well how to motivate my team in derbies and how to win in that stadium. I won with 10 men (May 19, 2024). I will go and beat Galatasaray again."
HE REMINDED OF THE DERBY ON MAY 19, 2024
In the match dated May 19, 2024, which İsmail Kartal recalled in his words, Fenerbahçe defeated Galatasaray 1-0 away. The yellow-navy team won the match, in which they competed with 10 men for a long time after Djiku received a red card, with a goal by Çağlar Söyüncü. It was stated that the experienced coach wanted to instill self-confidence in his players before the derby by reminding them of this victory.
SPECIAL DERBY PREPARATION FOR OPPONG
The injury in Fenerbahçe's defensive line changed İsmail Kartal's plans. Due to Ake's injury, Kojo Oppong is expected to play as a center-back against Galatasaray. While the performance of the 22-year-old Ghanaian defender in training won the appreciation of the technical staff, Milan Skriniar is also preparing his young teammate for the derby. It was stated that the Slovak star, who has previously played in big matches, told Oppong, who will experience this atmosphere for the first time, about the importance of the match and the points he needs to pay attention to on the field.
THE PLAN IN THE ATTACK LINE HAS BECOME CLEAR
İsmail Kartal is expected to assign Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Oğuz Aydın on the wings against Galatasaray. In the yellow-navy team, Mason Greenwood is predicted to play in the number 10 position. Fenerbahçe aims to both secure an important victory against its arch-rival and gain an advantage in the title race by winning away.