At Fenerbahçe, Marco Asensio is preparing to return to the starting 11 following his injury recovery. It has been reported that head coach İsmail Kartal held a private meeting with the Spanish footballer ahead of the away match against Çaykur Rizespor.
Asensio, who was sidelined for a period due to an injury sustained on August 2, returned to the squad for the Eyüpspor match but was not risked by the coaching staff. Having fully recovered during the international break, the experienced player took part in the match played against the Azerbaijani team Turan Tovuz.
Asensio's performance in that match received positive marks from both the coaching staff and the fans. It was learned that İsmail Kartal conveyed his confidence in the player before the trip to Rize.
"I EXPECT A GOOD PERFORMANCE FROM YOU"
It was learned that Kartal told the Spanish star, "You will be in the starting 11 in Rize. I expect a good performance from you. The stage is yours. Show the same performance you displayed at this away venue last season this Saturday."
ASENSIO PROMISED A GOAL
Following the meeting, it was reported that Asensio gave a goal promise to head coach İsmail Kartal. The Spanish footballer is expected to play a significant role in the attacking line against Çaykur Rizespor.
Last season, Marco Asensio stood out with 2 goals and 1 assist in Fenerbahçe's 5-2 away victory over Çaykur Rizespor. The experienced footballer directly contributed to 3 of the 5 goals scored by the yellow-navy team in that match.
News Source: 12punto
