Erik Bjorkander and Serge Arnaud Aka, neither of whom were expected to start against Alanyaspor, are both sidelined with injury. Andre Biyogo Poko is away on international duty for the Africa Cup of Nations. Ceyhun Gulselam will likely deputise. Daouda Bamba is being treated for a muscle injury and will be assessed prior to kick-off. If deemed unfit, Ahmed Yasser Rayan will lead the attack. Umut Gunes, who wasn't expected to start against Altay, is suspended. Chidozie Awaziem and Famara Diedhiou are away on international duty for the Africa Cup of Nations. Nemanja Milunovic and Daniel Candeias are expected to start in their stead. Thirteen players including Miha Mevlja, Nemanja Milunovic, and Daniel Candeias were tested positive for COVID-19 and spent the last week in quarantine. They're all expected to be available. Khouma Babacar has left the club after his contract expired.