First three points, 4–2 over Konyaspor
Fenerbahçe 4–2 Konyaspor at home on Saturday, and it never felt that close. Mason Greenwood ran the show, Marco Asensio scored, and your team finally got their first league win of the season (1)(9)(13). After the opening loss at Gençlerbirliği, this was needed. You sit 6th with 3 points from two rounds.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu went to hospital after a head injury
The scary moment came before the final whistle. Kerem Aktürkoğlu took a heavy blow to the head, collapsed on the pitch, and left on a stretcher (4)(7)(10). He was taken straight to hospital, and the club put out a statement shortly after (12). A Bola also picked up the video of the collapse (7).
Oosterwolde close to Roma
Jayden Oosterwolde may not be around for the Champions League playoff. Turkish reports say an agreement with Roma is complete, including an option fee (2)(5). Your starting left-back heading out days before a European tie is not great timing.
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Çalhanoğlu says yes
Fenerbahçe made their move for Hakan Çalhanoğlu, and the target himself has reportedly given the transfer a green light (3). That is the one fans have wanted for a long time.
Kartal: defensive reinforcement coming
İsmail Kartal was direct after the Konyaspor win. \"Savunmaya takviye olacak,\" he said, meaning the squad will get a defensive addition (6). He did not name anyone.
Player reactions: Asensio and Greenwood
Asensio summed it up: \"Böyle bir galibiyete ihtiyacımız vardı,\" this was a win they needed (11). Greenwood kept it shorter. The three points were what mattered (14).
Palut responds to Demirbağ rumour
Konyaspor coach İlhan Palut answered questions about Adil Demirbağ being linked with Fenerbahçe, addressing the claim after the match (8).
Lyon arrive in form
Paulo Fonseca's Lyon beat Toulouse 2–0 in Ligue 1 this weekend (15). You face them on Wednesday in the Champions League playoff, and they arrive with momentum.
