09.10.2026 16:10
It has been learned that Fenerbahçe's Slovak defender Milan Skriniar will be rested due to his intense match schedule. İsmail Kartal will start him on the bench in the away match against Rize.
In the return from the international break, Fenerbahçe, who will face Çaykur Rizespor away, head coach İsmail Kartal is preparing to make a notable change to the squad.
SKRINIAR IS HEADING TO THE SUBSTITUTES' BENCH
It has been learned that Fenerbahçe's Slovak defender Milan Skriniar will be rested due to his intense match tempo. Milan Skriniar, who has been among Fenerbahçe's most consistent players this season, played a total of 1,150 minutes in 13 official matches in the yellow-navy jersey. The 31-year-old experienced defender, who stayed on the pitch for only 70 minutes in the Eyüpspor match before the international break, served for 90 minutes in all other matches.
HE PLAYED 90 MINUTES IN ALL FOUR MATCHES
For the experienced defender, who has gone through an intense tempo by playing 90 minutes in each of the Slovakian national team's last 4 matches, İsmail Kartal, taking the risk of injury into consideration, decided to protect his player in the Rize away match.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
Skriniar, who managed to appear in 13 matches in all competitions this season, also contributed 1 goal and 1 assist to his team during this period.