25.08.2026 12:00
At Fenerbahçe, İsmail Kartal has largely determined his starting eleven ahead of the Lyon rematch. After the injuries of Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Marco Asensio, Kartal plans a trio in midfield, and his attacking goal weapon will be Vedat Muriqi.
At Fenerbahce, all eyes have turned to the critical return leg against Lyon in the UEFA Champions League play-off round. Coach Ismail Kartal has largely shaped his starting XI plan in the absence of the injured Kerem Akturkoglu and Marco Asensio.
EDERSON IN GOAL
Ismail Kartal is expected to give Ederson, who guarded the goal against Konyaspor in Mert Gunok's absence, the nod also in the Lyon away match.
No changes are planned in the defensive line. It was stated that Kartal plans to start the match with the quartet of Semedo, Skriniar, Ake, and Archie Brown.
THREE-MAN MIDFIELD PLAN
After Marco Asensio's injury, Ismail Kartal, wanting to make the midfield more resilient, is expected to field Kante, Ismail Yuksek, and Guendouzi together. It was stated that Nene will play on the left wing and Greenwood on the right wing in Kerem Akturkoglu's absence.
GOAL WEAPON VEDAT MURIQI
Up front, Vedat Muriqi is expected to play. Thus, Ismail Kartal's probable XI against Lyon will be: Ederson; Semedo, Skriniar, Ake, Archie Brown; Kante, Ismail Yuksek, Guendouzi; Nene, Greenwood; Vedat Muriqi.