22.10.2026 10:00
At Fenerbahçe, while İsmail Kartal's future is being debated following the draw with Slavia Prague, a claim regarding Vincenzo Montella for the head coaching position has been put forward. It was alleged that the yellow-navy management has placed the Italian coach, who left the national team, at the top of the candidates.
Fenerbahçe’s failure to preserve its 2-0 lead over Slavia Prague in the Champions League increased the pressure on head coach İsmail Kartal. In the yellow-navy team, which left the pitch with a 2-2 draw, it is being discussed that the upcoming Galatasaray derby could be decisive for the experienced coach’s future.
CLAIM THAT MONTELLA IS AT THE TOP OF THE LIST
According to a report by Türkiye Gazetesi, the Fenerbahçe management is evaluating the Vincenzo Montella option for a possible coaching change. It was claimed that the Italian coach, who parted ways with the Turkish National Football Team, is at the top of the yellow-navy club’s shortlist.
EYES ON THE GALATASARAY DERBY
Pressure continues on Kartal, who is said to have decided to resign after the Roma match but continued in his role after an intervention by President Aziz Yıldırım. After the 6-0 defeat to Aston Villa, the failure to secure a win in the Slavia Prague match also brought resignation chants from the stands. The report stated that the result of the Galatasaray derby could influence the management’s decision.
VOICES OF CHANGE IN THE MANAGEMENT
The report also claimed that criticism of Kartal within the board has increased and that some foreign players are uncomfortable with the tactical choices. It was suggested that Aziz Yıldırım could also reassess his stance on the head coach position. There is no finalized decision regarding Montella’s appointment.
TENSION BETWEEN KEREM AND THE STANDS
Alongside discussions about the coaching staff at Fenerbahçe, Kerem Aktürkoğlu’s reaction in the Slavia Prague match is also being talked about. The national player responded with applause to the protests rising from the stands. This move became one of the developments that increased the tension between the player and the fans before the derby.