17.10.2026 15:40
Bad news has come from Marco Asensio, whose failure to play in the Aston Villa match caused controversy at Fenerbahçe and who was alleged to be on bad terms with head coach İsmail Kartal. The Spanish star was left out of the squad for the Alanyaspor match due to renewed swelling and edema in his knee.
It drew attention that Marco Asensio could not play in two consecutive matches at Fenerbahçe. It has been learned that the Spanish footballer, who caused question marks because he was not fielded in the Aston Villa match and was alleged to have had a problem with head coach İsmail Kartal, will also not be able to play in the Alanyaspor match.
NEW SWELLING FORMED IN ASENSIO'S KNEE
It was stated that swelling and edema formed again in Marco Asensio's knee. After an evaluation of his health condition, the star footballer was not included in the squad for the Alanyaspor match to be played this evening. While treatment for the Spanish player has begun, no information has yet been given regarding when he will return to the pitch.
IT HAD BEEN ALLEGED THAT HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH İSMAİL KARTAL WAS STRAINED
Asensio's failure to play in the Aston Villa match brought about discussions regarding head coach İsmail Kartal's choice. It was also claimed that there was a disagreement between the two.
With the injury information that emerged before the Alanyaspor match, the reason for Asensio's absence from the squad became clear, while there is no official confirmation regarding the previously raised allegations of disagreement.