Kerem Aktürkoğlu development at Benfica ahead of Fenerbahçe match
Benfica has included Kerem Aktürkoğlu in its squad for the match against Fenerbahçe in the Champions League play-off round.
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Portuguese side Benfica has brought Kerem Aktürkoğlu to Istanbul ahead of their critical match against Fenerbahçe in the Champions League play-off round. The inclusion of the national footballer, whose transfer negotiations are ongoing, in the squad has strengthened the possibility of him appearing on the pitch.
Benfica, under the management of head coach Bruno Lage, arrived in Istanbul at 14:20 TSI. While there was curiosity regarding whether Kerem would be included in the squad, Lage's decision indicates that the player could be on the field. This development is being closely monitored by both the Benfica and Fenerbahçe camps.
The match between Fenerbahçe and Benfica will be played on Wednesday at 20:00 in Kadıköy. Before the match, Bruno Lage and a Benfica player will hold a press conference in Kadıköy at 18:15. Afterward, the team will hold a training session open to the press at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.
Whether Kerem Aktürkoğlu will take the field in this important encounter will be decisive in terms of both sporting success and the transfer process. This move by Benfica could provide significant clues about the player's future.