Ismail Kartal's Greenwood decision that upset Fenerbahçe fans

Ismail Kartal's Greenwood decision that upset Fenerbahçe fans

27.07.2026 11:40

Mason Greenwood, who entered the match in the 83rd minute of the Gornik Zabrze game, is expected to start the return match on the bench.

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League qualifying round second leg match, the squad details for Fenerbahçe have started to become clear. 

GREENWOOD ON THE BENCH AGAIN

New signing Mason Greenwood is expected to start the crucial second leg match on the bench, just as he did in the first encounter.

CAUTIOUS APPROACH FROM THE TECHNICAL TEAM

The technical team made this decision due to the English attacker not yet being 100% physically and tactically ready. Greenwood, who came on as a substitute in the first match, is planned to get playing time again in the second half based on the flow of the game.

SET TO START IN FUTURE MATCHES

Fenerbahçe's head coach deemed it appropriate for the player to continue in a substitute role to avoid injury risk and to adapt gradually to the team. As Greenwood catches up on match fitness, he is expected to earn a spot in the starting eleven in the coming weeks.

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