Fenerbahçe suffer selection blow as Mert Müldür sidelined by meniscus tear | OneFootball

Fenerbahçe have suffered a defensive setback, with full-back Mert Müldür diagnosed with a meniscus tear after a training incident at Samandıra. The 27-year-old faces a spell out that affects upcoming Süper Lig fixtures.

According to Turkish-Football.com, he took a heavy blow to the knee and left the session early, then examinations at Ataşehir Medicana Hospital confirmed structural damage. The prognosis rules him out for a projected minimum of two months.

Müldür had recently re-established himself in İsmail Kartal’s plans, starting back-to-back matches in domestic and European competition. His direct style and capacity to cover both full-back roles gave Kartal useful flexibility in a crowded schedule.

With him sidelined through late November, Fenerbahçe will lean on Bright Osayi-Samuel on the right. Kartal will consider academy options and internal adjustments to retain defensive depth across competitions.

The timing also affects the national team, with Müldür withdrawn from Vincenzo Montella’s upcoming UEFA Nations League squad. The A Milli staff must revisit their defensive selections for the international window.

Source: Turkish-Football.com

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