Will Samet Akaydın be in the starting 11? When is the Fenerbahçe vs. Başakşehir match, what time is it, and which channel will broadcast it?

The countdown continues for the Fenerbahçe vs. Başakşehir match. Looking to end their poor run following defeats against Beşiktaş and Athletic Bilbao, the yellow-navies have turned their attention to the Başakşehir match.

Aiming to close the 6-point gap with league leaders Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe is seeking an absolute victory against Başakşehir. So, when is the Fenerbahçe vs. Başakşehir match and which channel will broadcast it? Here are all the details regarding the encounter...

WHEN IS THE FENERBAHÇE VS. BAŞAKŞEHİR MATCH?

The Fenerbahçe vs. Başakşehir match will be played on Sunday, December 15, at 19:00.

WHICH CHANNEL IS THE FENERBAHÇE VS. BAŞAKŞEHİR MATCH ON?

The match will be played at the Ülker Şükrü Saraçoğlu Stadium and will be broadcast live on the beIN Sports 1 channel.

LOSSES FOR FENERBAHÇE

Visiting the Beşiktaş derby in the 15th week of the Trendyol Super League, Fenerbahçe suffered a significant blow in the title race by losing the match played at Tüpraş Stadium 1-0.

Aiming for a win in the UEFA Europa League, Fenerbahçe hosted Athletic Bilbao in the 6th week. Losing 2-0 to the Spanish side in a tough match, the yellow-navies took a major hit in the European competition.

Under the management of head coach Jose Mourinho, Fenerbahçe currently sits in 21st place with 8 points, having recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in the 6 matches played so far in the UEFA Europa League.

WILL SAMET AKAYDIN BE IN THE SQUAD?

Fenerbahçe fans, who saw their team concede a goal after a mistake by Samet Akaydin in the 5th minute of the Athletic Bilbao match, reacted to the experienced defender for the remainder of the game.

Jose Mourinho made a statement regarding the Fenerbahçe fans who whistled Akaydin every time he touched the ball.

"I NEED TO PROTECT SAMET"

Responding to questions from journalists after the Athletic Bilbao match, Fenerbahçe head coach Jose Mourinho stated, "Fred, Oğuz, and Kostić will return to the squad for the next match. I need to protect Samet; I am planning not to play him in our home match. I am thinking of making 3-4-5 changes, but I haven't made a final decision yet. I know Başakşehir well. If I can sleep, I will start analyzing them tomorrow; if I can't, I will start today."