Fenerbahce Changes Lineup Against Rizespor in Super Lig Match

Fenerbahce faced Caykur Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig on October 10, 2026, with coach Ismail Kartal making one starting lineup change after an 8-0 win over Eyupspor, while a first-half refereeing incident became a major talking point.

According to canligaste.com, Fenerbahce started with Ederson, Semedo, Skriniar, Ake, Brown, Kante, Guendouzi, Greenwood, Asensio, Kerem Akturkoglu and Muric. Marco Asensio returned to the starting lineup after his injury in the match against TUMOSAN Konyaspor on August 22.

Canligaste.com reported that Kartal replaced Irfan Can Kahveci with Asensio in the starting team. The same report said Mert Muldur and Jayden Oosterwolde missed the squad through injury, while Mert Hakan Yandas returned after a six-month suspension ended.

The match also featured a disputed first-half moment involving referee Ozan Ergun, according to Yeni Safak. Two balls were on the field at the same time, but play continued as Fenerbahce created a chance that was saved by Caykur Rizespor goalkeeper.

Recep Ucar, Caykur Rizespor coach, reacted to the situation during the match and addressed the fourth official.

"What are you doing?" said Recep Ucar, Caykur Rizespor coach.

Former referee Deniz Ates Bitnel also commented on the incident on social media, criticizing the decision to allow play to continue while two balls were present on the field.

"Someone should teach Ozan Ergun that football is not played with two balls," said Deniz Ates Bitnel, former referee.

Canligaste.com reported that Caykur Rizespor started with Fofana, Mithat Pala, Mocsi, Sagnan, Ariss, Taylan Antalyali, Mebude, Olawoyin, Laci, Ahmed Kutucu and Sowe. The home team also honored Attila Mocsi and Mithat Pala before the match for reaching 100 appearances.