September 23, 2026 Football News: Amedspor Top the League, Vlahovic & Sallai Injured

On the road to the international fixtures, injury news and a surprise shake-up at the top of the table dominated Turkish football headlines. Here are the key developments between September 20-23.

Süper Lig Table Turned Upside Down: Amedspor Go Top

In matchweek 6 of the Süper Lig, Amed Sportif Faaliyetler hosted Beşiktaş in Diyarbakır and won 3-2 to become the league's new leader. Goals from Gift Orban and Dia Saba put the home side ahead before Furkan Soyalp extended the lead; Dusan Vlahovic and a stoppage-time Orkun Kökçü penalty gave Beşiktaş a fighting response, but it wasn't enough. Amedspor now enter the international break at the summit, underlining their strong start to the campaign, while Beşiktaş saw their winning run end with defensive frailties resurfacing at a crucial moment.

Beşiktaş's Vlahovic Crisis: Serbian Striker Withdraws From Squad

Dusan Vlahovic, who was on the scoresheet against Amedspor, is now a source of concern for his club. Due to a problem in his right posterior thigh and persisting pain, the striker informed Serbia's coaching staff that he would be unable to feature during the four-match Nations League window. Rather than joining the national camp, Vlahovic will continue treatment in Istanbul, with Beşiktaş hoping to have him fit and ready by the time league action resumes.

Galatasaray Shock: Sallai Withdrawn From Hungary Squad

Roland Sallai, who picked up a worrying injury away at Trabzonspor, received bad news from the Hungarian federation. The right-back was withdrawn from the Nations League squad and sent back to Istanbul to be assessed by his club's medical staff. Galatasaray's management continues to run tests to determine the extent of the injury as they closely monitor Sallai's condition ahead of crucial matches after the break.

Turkey Prepare for France: Surprise Call-Up for Eskihellaç

Vincenzo Montella's national side gathered at the Riva training camp ahead of their opening UEFA Nations League A fixture. In a last-minute change, Trabzonspor defender Mustafa Eskihellaç was added to the squad, with the 29-year-old expected to join the camp on Wednesday afternoon. Turkey will host France in Kocaeli on Friday, September 25 — their first-ever match in the top tier of the Nations League, and a significant test for the national team.

Trabzonspor: Thomas Reis's International Break Plan

Having made a stunning start to his tenure with a 4-0 win over Galatasaray last week, Thomas Reis gave his squad seven days off before resuming training on Sunday. The German coach is treating this period like a mini training camp, focusing on physical conditioning and tactical work. Injured players Batagov, Malinovskyi and Folcarelli are all expected to return to the squad during this window, while Reis's assistant coaching staff are also set to arrive in Trabzon shortly.

Real Madrid: Valverde Injury Puts Clasico in Doubt

Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the derby, and worse news followed: Federico Valverde suffered a serious sprain to his left ankle during the match. The club confirmed the Uruguayan could be sidelined for an extended period, putting his participation in October's Clasico in serious doubt. The absence of the midfielder will directly affect Real Madrid's fixtures over the coming weeks.

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