Lukaku in the squad vs Lyon
İsmail Kartal confirmed Romelu Lukaku will be in the match squad for the Champions League play-off first leg against Lyon (7). He is not fully fit but could get his first minutes (7). Fans in Kadıköy are ecstatic (4). "If he wins us the title, his name will echo here forever," one supporter said (4).
Lyon arrive tonight for the first leg at Kadıköy (3). This is the tie that can end an 18-season Champions League group stage absence.
Fonseca wary of a 'monstrous' Fenerbahçe
Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca is not underestimating you. He called Fenerbahçe a monstrous and very dangerous team and said the pressure could be on the hosts (10) (11) (12). "The team is ready, motivation is high. We know we have a big opportunity. Of course we want to write history," Fonseca said (12) (14).
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Defender Moussa Niakhate agreed: "Fenerbahçe is an extremely strong team" (9).
Valbuena on the Greenwood threat
Mathieu Valbuena knows both clubs well. The former Fenerbahçe and Lyon man says Mason Greenwood could seriously hurt Lyon (15).
Fred says goodbye, moves to Brazil
Fred has left Fenerbahçe for Atletico Mineiro (2). The Brazilian midfielder bid farewell after his spell in Istanbul (2).
Emre Demir wanted
Emre Demir, contracted until 2027, has offers from CSKA Sofia, Alanyaspor, Lugano and Dinamo Zagreb (13).
Batshuayi lands at Frankfurt
Former Fenerbahçe striker Michy Batshuayi has joined Eintracht Frankfurt (16).
