17.08.2026 13:00
Fenerbahçe's new transfer Romelu Lukaku has been added to the UEFA list ahead of the Champions League play-off round match against Lyon. The Belgian striker asked head coach İsmail Kartal for a spot in the starting lineup.
An important development occurred before the match in Fenerbahçe, who will host Lyon in the UEFA Champions League play-off round. The Yellow-Navy Blues added their new transfer, Romelu Lukaku, to the UEFA list. Thus, the Belgian striker will be able to play against Lyon if the technical team gives him a duty.
HE ASKED İSMAİL KARTAL FOR A PLACE IN THE SQUAD
Lukaku, who was not included in the squad for the Gençlerbirliği match, spoke with head coach İsmail Kartal and said he wants to play in the Lyon match. It was reported that the Belgian star used the expressions, 'I have no fitness or match deficiency. I am one hundred percent ready. I want to be on the field in the Lyon match and contribute to the team.' İsmail Kartal will decide whether Lukaku will take the field against Lyon.