Jure Balkovec is expected to deputise for the suspended Caner Erkin. Kerim Frei and Tunay Torun, neither of whom were expected to start against Rizespor, are unavailable due to injury and suspension, respectively. Ahmed Musa is on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations. Emirhan Topcu is expected to feature as a make-shift right-back as Gokhan Gonul is suspended. Fabricio Baiano is also suspended with Bryan Dabo likely to deputise.