Fenerbahçe has officially named its matchday squad for the upcoming Süper Lig away fixture against Çaykur Rizespor, featuring Mert Hakan Yandaş following the completion of his disciplinary ban. The squad announcement sets the stage for the Matchday 7 encounter scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Çaykur Didi Stadyumu, with kickoff set for 19.00 local time under referee Ozan Ergün.
Mert Hakan Yandaş Returns After Slashes to Disciplinary Ban
The headline inclusion for the Istanbul side is Mert Hakan Yandaş, who returns to competitive availability after his suspension concluded. The Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) initially handed the player a 12-month ban from football-related activities, a penalty later reduced upon appeal to six months, as detailed by Sözcü. With that six-month period now elapsed, Yandaş has rejoined the official team roster and is eligible for selection by manager İsmail Kartal against Çaykur Rizespor.
Squad Composition and Single Absence on the Injury Front
Fenerbahçe travels to Rize with nearly a full complement of players, listing only one confirmed absentee in the matchday group. Mert Müldür remains sidelined after sustaining an injury that required surgery in Austria approximately 20 days ago, where a meniscus tear was diagnosed. The remainder of the travelling squad features a deep international roster, including goalkeepers Mert Günok, Ederson Moraes, and Tarık Çetin, alongside outfield options Milan Skriniar, Nathan Ake, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Levent Mercan, Archie Brown, Nelson Semedo, Matteo Guendouzi, İsmail Yüksek, N’Golo Kante, Bartuğ Elmaz, Mert Hakan Yandaş, İrfan Can Kahveci, Marco Asensio, Oğuz Aydın, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Mason Greenwood, Dorgeles Nene, Romelu Lukaku, and Vedat Muriqi.
Marco Asensio Nears First Eleven Return
In addition to squad additions, technical decisions point toward tactical tweaks for the Rize trip. Sözcü reported that Spanish midfielder Marco Asensio, who has been recovering from an injury that kept him out of action since his last official appearance against Konyaspor on August 22, 2026, is expected by technical staff to feature in the starting lineup. Kartal has reportedly expressed satisfaction with the training performances of returning personnel as the club looks to secure three points away from home.
Çaykur Rizespor Targets Home Turnaround
On the opposing side, Çaykur Rizespor enters the weekend seeking an upturn in home form. Emrecan Bulut spoke to Anadolu Agency ahead of the fixture, noting that the club has struggled to secure desired results on home turf during the opening six matches of the campaign. Bulut, who has scored two goals in the current league season, emphasized that the team believes its overall performances merited better outcomes and that the squad aims to harness home support to spark a run of form against Fenerbahçe.
Ozan Ergün Referees Match Broadcast on beIN SPORTS 1
Match action at Çaykur Didi Stadyumu will be overseen by referee Ozan Ergün, supported on the sidelines by assistant referees Furkan Ürün and Mustafa Savranlar, according to official match designations cited by Sözcü. The encounter will be broadcast live across Turkey via beIN SPORTS 1.
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