Marco Asensio Is Not In The Squad For Beşiktaş Derby: Why Doesn't He Play?

Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş are facing each other in the first big derby of the Trendyol Super League in the 2026-2027 season. While the match continued, the absence of the yellow-dark blue star player Marco Asensio in the squad attracted the attention of football fans. So, why doesn't Asensio play in the Beşiktaş match? Is Asensio injured?

WHY IS ASENSIO NOT PLAYING?

There is only one missing player in Fenerbahçe's squad before the Beşiktaş derby. Spanish football player Marco Asensio, who is still injured, will not be able to play against the black and whites due to his health condition. It was learned that the technical staff preferred not to take risks until the player's injury was fully resolved and accordingly, they did not include Asensio in the squad.