Following the departure of Anderson Talisca from Fenerbahçe, the results achieved and the performance of the attacking line have become a subject of debate. The absence of the Brazilian footballer, who left the team due to the foreign player quota, has been felt particularly in terms of scoring.
Having played 75 matches in the yellow-navy jersey, Talisca had recorded 44 goals and 7 assists during that period. The player, whose contract was terminated by mutual agreement on September 3, had stated in a post during the separation process, "People are not disposable assets to be used and then cast aside."
Fenerbahçe has not been able to secure a victory in the three matches played since Talisca's departure. During this period, the yellow-navy team was defeated 2-1 by Beşiktaş, drew 1-1 with Roma, and returned from the Gaziantep away game with a goalless draw.
Especially in the match against Gaziantep, where Fenerbahçe struggled to break down a packed defense, the absence of Talisca was brought to the agenda once again. The Brazilian player had previously achieved a remarkable statistic by scoring 5 goals in 4 matches against the red-black team.
Talisca's threat from long-range shots, his ability with set pieces, and his finishing around the penalty area were seen as important elements in Fenerbahçe's attacking variety. The recent three-match streak has highlighted the question of how this void will be filled in the yellow-navy team.
News Source: 12punto
