Çaykur Rizespor made a statement regarding the health status of Gökhan Akkan, who was injured during the warm-up exercises before the Fenerbahçe match in the 26th week of the Super League, and Benhur Keser, who could not continue the game after being injured in the first half of the match. It was announced that surgery was planned for Benhur Keser, who was diagnosed with a tear in the posterior muscle of the thigh, and that Gökhan Akkan had a strain in the posterior muscle and his treatment was ongoing. On the other hand, while Benhur Keser is expected to return to the field between 2 and 4 months, experienced goalkeeper Gökhan Akkan is expected to be ready for the Samsunspor match.
In the written statement made by the green-blue club about the injured players, the following statements were made:
Our player, who was injured in the last training on 16.02.2024 and left the training interrupted, wanted to test himself in the warm-up before the match, although a slight strain was detected in his back muscle in the examination carried out the next day, but as his pain increased, he was not taken any risk and was removed from the squad.
Despite the 3-day treatment, the player’s pain has not completely disappeared and his treatment is continued as it is not deemed appropriate for him to participate in team training. We are trying to get our football player ready for the Yılport Samsunspor match.
As a result of the examination and detailed examinations of our player Benhur Keser, who was injured and left the game in the Çaykur Rizespor – Fenerbahçe match played on 17.02.2024, an isolated musculotendinous junction (muscle tendon junction) near-total rupture was detected in the semimembranous muscle of the Hamstring (rear thigh muscle) group.
After multiple consultations, surgery was planned. The estimated return is expected to be 2-4 months. It is announced with respect to the public and our fans.”