Oppong's injury raises concerns at Fenerbahçe ahead of Liverpool game

Fenerbahçe lost 2-1 to Göztepe at Chobani Stadium in Week 10 of the Trendyol Süper Lig, after taking the lead with a goal in that match. The yellow-and-navy side, who are 9 points behind the leaders, faced a reaction from their fans after the game. Alongside the defeat, news of an injury put the club in a difficult position.

With Nathan Ake injured and Jayden Oosterwolde's license not approved, Kojo Oppong earned a place in the starting XI and stayed on the pitch for 84 minutes. Head coach Dirk Kuyt explained the young centre-back's substitution by saying the player had indicated he was in pain and wanted to come off. The 22-year-old left the stadium hopping after the match, and his injury is reported to be serious.

Oppong's condition is reportedly being closely monitored. A change in the centre-back pairing for the Liverpool match looks likely. Fenerbahçe will host the English side in the Champions League on Wednesday, 4 November, at 20:45 in Kadıköy. Milan Skriniar and Yiğit Efe Demir are likely to partner each other.

The Ghanaian player has logged 209 minutes in five matches this season. Oppong started his football career in Ghana and transferred to Swedish club Norrköping in February 2023. He was loaned to Sundsvall that summer and returned to Norrköping in November 2024.