Are they on the field this evening? Tedesco has finally made his decision on Kante and Cherif.

Are they on the field this evening? Tedesco has finally made his decision on Kante and Cherif.

09.02.2026 16:20

Domenico Tedesco has decided to start N'Golo Kante in the starting eleven before the match against Gençlerbirliği, while Sidiki Cherif is expected to start on the bench and come into the game later.

The transfer of world star N'Golo Kante, who joined Fenerbahçe from Al-Ittihad, has created a huge stir in the football community, while the yellow-navy blue fans have started to eagerly await the French player's first match. Head Coach Domenico Tedesco's plan regarding Kante and Sidiki Cherif has become clear before the match against Gençlerbirliği.

KANTE IS STARTING IN THE FIRST 11

In the 21st week of the Super League, Fenerbahçe will host Gençlerbirliği this evening, and Tedesco will give N'Golo Kante a spot in the starting 11. It has been learned that the Italian coach has decided to field Kante–Guendouzi–Asensio trio in the midfield.

CHERIF ON THE BENCH, WAITING FOR HIS CHANCE

Another new transfer of the yellow-navy blue team, 19-year-old striker Sidiki Cherif, has started training with the team after overcoming his injury. While it is not expected for Cherif to start in the first 11 for the Gençlerbirliği match, it has been stated that there is a high possibility of him being included in the game in the later minutes of the match.

EYES ON ÜLKER STADIUM

In the match that will start at 20:00, Fenerbahçe fans will closely follow the performance of N'Golo Kante, in particular.

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