Aktürkoğlu wants to start in the Galatasaray derby

Fenerbahçe will host Galatasaray away in Week 9 of the Trendyol Süper Lig. In the last 8 league matches, the Yellow-Navy side has won 5, lost 2 and drawn 1, and sits 3 points behind Galatasaray. The team aims to extend its 3-match winning streak by beating its rival and gain a psychological advantage.

Before the derby, Kerem Aktürkoğlu held a meeting with coach Kartal in Samandıra. According to a report in Takvim newspaper, the player said he wants to take the field in the starting XI for this match.

Aktürkoğlu told his coach that he did not show his best in last year's match, which ended in a 3-0 defeat, and that this time he wants to win back his place. The player promised to put in a very strong performance in the derby.

The report also said that Kartal listened to his player, but that his plan involves bringing Aktürkoğlu on in the later minutes of the match.