Introduction
On September 5, Turkish giants Beşiktaş will face Fenerbahçe in the Süper Lig campaign at Chobani Stadium. The fans are ready for the match as they are thrilled for the first derby match of the season.
All-Time History
| Team | Wins | Draws | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenerbahçe | 137 | 97 | 130 |
| Beşiktaş | 130 | 97 | 137 |
Mason Greenwood or Orkun Kökçü?
From Beşiktaş, Orkun Kökçü is viewed as one of the hardest players to defend against, while Fenerbahçe are using Mason Greenwood as their secret strong weapon.
Both players are very solid. Orkun Kökçü is showing leadership on the pitch and uniting the team, while Greenwood is using his pure gameplay.
Vincenzo Italiano’s Cautiousness
In the pre-match interview, Beşiktaş head coach Vincenzo Italiano gave a confidence boost to his team while suggesting they should be cautious by saying:
“First of all, it’s an honor to be here, a great privilege. As a team, we are aware of the importance of these 3 points and we want to play like a big team.”
He added:
“Against a team like Fenerbahçe, which plays in the Champions League, we will play carefully and win the match.”
Halil Umut Meler vs Turkish Fans
Turkish fans around the world already view referees as biased or a public shame due to their poor decisions or possible bias caused by several factors, such as fan pressure or bribery.
The main hatred is towards Halil Umut Meler, as fans believe that he was the first referee to start this hatred wave. Now, fans are very furious as he is refereeing such a significant match.
Lineups
Fenerbahçe (4-2-3-1)
Ederson
Semedo – Škriniar – Aké – Brown
Kanté – Guendouzi
Greenwood – İrfan Can Kahveci – Oğuz Aydın
Muriqi
Beşiktaş (4-1-4-1)
Nübel
Murillo – Agbadou – Emirhan Topçu – Rıdvan Yılmaz
Salih Özcan
Cerný – Olaitan – Kökçü – Trossard
Vlahović
Fan Reactions and Desires
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