Fenerbahçe vs. Lugano: Match Preview
Fenerbahçe will face Swiss team Lugano at home tomorrow in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round, having won the first match 4-3.
In the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round, Fenerbahçe will play against Lugano at Ülker Stadium tomorrow at 20:00 Turkish time. The yellow-dark blue team, which won 4-3 in the first match played in Switzerland where Edin Dzeko scored a hat-trick, has gained an advantage before the rematch.
272nd match in European competitions
Fenerbahçe has played 271 times in European competitions so far. In this period, the yellow-dark blue team has won 108 matches, drawn 55, and lost 108. In the previous matches, the Canaries have scored 370 goals and conceded 387.
36th match in Champions League qualifiers
The yellow-dark blue team has played 35 qualifying matches in the UEFA Champions League. In these matches, the Canaries have won 13, drawn 11, and lost 10. During this period, Fenerbahçe scored 52 goals and conceded 42. If the Canaries advance, they will face French team Lille in the third round.
Lugano starts the Swiss League with 2 wins in 2 matches
Lugano, Fenerbahçe’s opponent in the UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round, started the Swiss League with 2 wins in 2 matches. Lugano defeated Grasshopper 2-1 in their first match of the season and beat Basel 2-1 away last Saturday.
Fenerbahçe vs. Lugano: Match Referee
The match between Fenerbahçe and Lugano will be officiated by Robert Jones from the English Football Federation. Jones will be assisted by Neil Davies and Wade Smith. The fourth official will be Sam Barrott. Jarred Gillett will be the VAR official, with Thomas Bramall assisting him as AVAR.
Jose Mourinho to make changes to the squad
In the rematch against Lugano, Fenerbahçe’s coach Jose Mourinho will make changes to the squad. Mourinho plans to replace Krunic with İsmail Yüksek and put Ferdi Kadıoğlu in place of Oosterwolde.
Fans who saw the Mourinho-led squad for the first time in the friendly match against English team Hull City at Şükrü Saraçoğlu Stadium will end their longing tomorrow in the second leg of the Champions League second qualifying round match against Lugano. The 12th Man will also have the chance to watch the new signings, except for En Nesyri who is not on the UEFA list. The Portuguese coach is expected to start left winger Maximin, who was not risked in the first match, instead of Ryan Kent, who has not met expectations despite having opportunities at the start of the season.
Fenerbahçe vs. Lugano: Probable Line Up
Coach Mourinho is expected to field the following probable 11: Livakovic – Osayi, Djiku, Çağlar Söyüncü, Ferdi Kadıoğlu – İsmail (Bartuğ), Fred, Szymanski – Maximin, Tadic – Edin Dzeko.
