Demirel calls on Kartal to start Kerem in the derby

Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe will meet in the 9th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig on Monday, October 26. Both teams are aiming for victory in a derby that will directly affect the title race.

Ahead of the derby, former Galatasaray goalkeeper Volkan Demirel spoke to the Kısa Paslar YouTube channel and made an appeal to Fenerbahçe coach İsmail Kartal. Demirel said Kerem Aktürkoğlu must start the derby in the starting 11.

Recalling that Kerem moved from Galatasaray to Fenerbahçe, Demirel said, "He has to play, these are psychological factors." He stressed that Kerem taking the field is important both for him and for the team.

Demirel also noted that Kerem's recent performance has fallen below expectations, and said this could be an opportunity. He said that if Kerem scores against Galatasaray, the past controversies would be forgotten. He added, however, that winning the match is the main goal, and for that reason Oğuz could also be included in the squad.