Tedesco in the crisis: Endgame against Antalyaspor threatens to dismiss!

Tedesco in the crisis: Endgame against Antalyaspor threatens to dismiss!

In the Turkish football scene there are currently turbulent developments around Fenerbahçe and coach Domenico Tedesco. After only three weeks in office, Tedesco, who took over on September 9, 2025 from his predecessor José Mourinho, sees considerable pressure. His balance sheet after four competitive games is worrying: a victory, two draws and a defeat. He achieved the first point win with a 1-0 win against Trabzonspor, followed by a 2-2 against Alanyaspor and a 1-1 at Kasimpasa. However, he had to accept the greatest setback to date in the 1: 3 defeat against Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League.

The criticism of Tedesco becomes louder, especially with regard to his tactical decisions. The Turkish media debate that the constellations against Zagreb were suboptimal; The missions by Marco Asensio and Nelson Semedo are questioned in the central midfield. After the Europa League game, Tedesco expressed concerns about the type of goals, but also emphasized positive aspects such as better ball control and fewer counterattacks.

The current situation in the club

The situation is also complicated by changing the top of the club. Ex-President Ali Koç, Tedesco's most important supporter, was elected on September 21. Sadettin Saran, who may have other plans for the club's sporting future, is the new president. The fact that Tedesco is already under pressure is classified as alarming by the Turkish daily newspaper "Sabah". The upcoming league game against Antalyaspor, on September 28th at 7 p.m., is considered a decisive examination for the trainer. Some reports indicate that Tedesco could be released quickly if criticism continues.

Fenerbahçe's team was targeted in summer. The new commitments include top -class players such as Everson, Kerem Aktürkoglu, Marco Asensio and Jhon Durán. These transfers increase the expectations of Tedesco, which is therefore in a demanding location. Despite its important names, the team is confronted with the design of a new success story - a challenge that is currently being very difficult.

Fenerbahçe now has a central decision: stay with Tedesco or do you look for an alternative solution? Possible transition solutions could be the clu -blossoming Aykut Kocaman and Volkan Demirel, which were successfully connected to the club in the past. The next few hours and days could be crucial for the future of the trainer and the association.

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