Referee speculation for the Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş derby: Who will officiate the match?
It is stated that the option of a foreign referee is not on the agenda for the Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş derby to be played on Saturday, September 5, in the Süper Lig.
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Ahead of the Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş derby to be played on Saturday, September 5, in the Süper Lig, all eyes are on the referee who will officiate the match. The referee appointment for the clash between the league's two major clubs has become one of the most anticipated topics of the week.
It is reported that both Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş have been uncomfortable with certain decisions made in their recent matches and have conveyed their complaints to the Turkish Football Federation. For this reason, it is stated that the choice of referee has become even more critical ahead of the derby.
As is the case before every derby, the possibility of a foreign referee has become a subject of debate. However, according to information from the TFF, the option of a foreign referee is not on the agenda for the Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş derby.
It is claimed that the name standing out in Central Referee Committee circles is Halil Umut Meler. Kadir Sağlam and Batuhan Kolak are reportedly being considered as alternatives.
It is noted that Yasin Kol, who frequently officiated critical matches last season, is not expected to blow the whistle in this derby. Kol had officiated Fenerbahçe's recent league match against Samsunspor.
The referee who will officiate the derby is expected to be announced on Thursday, September 3.