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Fenerbahce Names Squad for Caykur Rizespor Clash as Suspended Midfielder Returns

Ahead of the seventh matchweek of the Trendyol Super Lig, the club announced its traveling party for the away fixture against Caykur Rizespor, confirming the return of Mert Hakan Yandas after a six‑month ban and noting the absence of two injured players.

Fenerbahce Names Squad for Caykur Rizespor Clash as Suspended Midfielder Returns
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Democracy News Live Desk
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9 Oct 2026
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Ahead of the Seventh Matchweek

Fenerbahce officially released the list of players who will travel to Rize for the league encounter scheduled for the seventh week of the Trendyol Super Lig. The announcement was made ahead of the match. The technical staff decided which names would make the trip.

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The Date and Destination

The match is set for Saturday, October 10, 2026, when Fenerbahce will face Caykur Rizespor away from home. The match will take place in Rize.

Official Squad Size Confirmed

According to the club’s statement, the traveling party consists of 22 players. This figure was presented as the definitive number for the matchday squad.

Yandas’ inclusion marks the end of his suspension period and makes him eligible to be considered for selection.

Injuries Keep Two Players Out

The technical staff left out forward Mert Muller and defender Ognjen Mimovic, both cited as injured. The brief specifies that Muller is a forward and Mimovic a defender, and that their absence was due to injury. Their non‑selection means they will not be available for selection in the away game.

Mert Hakan Yandas’ Return from Ban

Midfielder Mert Hakan Yandas, whose six‑month disciplinary ban from the Professional Football Discipline Board (PFDK) recently expired, has been reinstated for the trip to Rize. The ban lasted six months and that its expiration cleared the way for his return. Yandas’ inclusion marks the end of his suspension period and makes him eligible to be considered for selection.

Notable Names in the Traveling Party

The squad also features Spanish midfielder Marco Asensio. In addition, the 22‑man list includes goalkeepers Ederson and Vedat Murić. Among the defenders are Milan Skriniar and Nathan Ake, while the midfield contingent contains N’Golo Kante and Mason Greenwood. These names are part of the official selection.

The Context of the Trendyol Super Lig

The fixture forms part of the seventh matchweek of the Trendyol Super Lig. The Trendyol Super Lig is organized in matchweeks. The encounter is scheduled for the seventh matchweek.

What the Selection Signals for Fenerbahce

By confirming a 22‑player squad, the club announces the number of players available for the match. The return of Mert Hakan Yandas after his ban adds a midfielder who had been unavailable for six months, while the omission of Muller and Mimovic reflects the current injury situation. The inclusion of players such as Asensio, Ederson, Murić, Skriniar, Ake, Kante and Greenwood is part of the selection. Together, these details outline the personnel Fenerbahce will rely on as it seeks a positive result in the away encounter.

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