Servet Çetin evaluates the derby: a critical match for Fenerbahçe

Former national team footballer and coach Servet Çetin made assessments about the Galatasaray - Fenerbahçe derby to be played on Monday, 26 October, on the live broadcast of A Spor. Çetin said Galatasaray would enter the derby with more confidence, and stressed that Fenerbahçe players should be prepared and approach the match more seriously.

Çetin said the absence of Ake in Fenerbahçe's defence should be covered by a centre-back with good defensive qualities. On the choice of striker, he said Lukaku is a player he admires a great deal, but does not yet look ready and is carrying extra weight. For that reason, he said, Vedat Muriç is more likely to take the field.

Çetin said Aleksey Batrakov is in form, but noted the player can be even better. He also considered a midfield trio of İsmail, Kanté and Guendouzi. Çetin said that under normal circumstances he would not pick that trio, because a more creative player should be on the pitch.

Finally, Çetin reminded viewers that Galatasaray are the champions of the last four years, even if they lose the derby. For Fenerbahçe, he said a possible defeat could trigger a major collapse. According to Çetin, Fenerbahçe should want the match more, and at worst should aim to settle for a draw.