The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) had changed the referee for the match played in the 34th week of the Super Lig, in which Kayserispor defeated Pendikspor 2-1.
The federation had stated that Zorbay Küçük was appointed to replace the originally assigned referee, Ümit Öztürk, due to a health-related excuse.
It has been reported that Ümit Öztürk, who was unable to officiate the league match, has undergone surgery on his right knee.
"We wish Ümit Öztürk a speedy recovery"
The statement made by the Turkish Football Federation read as follows:
Our Super Lig referee Ümit Öztürk has undergone the necessary surgical intervention at the Private Acıbadem Fulya Hospital by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tunay Erden due to a cartilage injury in his right knee. We wish Ümit Öztürk a speedy recovery.
News Source: 12punto
