Fenerbahçe, under the guidance of new coach Jose Mourinho, is gearing up for their crucial UEFA Champions League 2nd qualifying round match against Lugano in Switzerland. The team has announced its 23-man squad for the match, notably excluding several players including Samet Akaydin, Luan Peres, and Cengiz Ünder. The squad announcement comes as Fenerbahçe completed their final training session at Can Bartu Tesisleri before departing for Switzerland.However, the team faces a potential setback as new signing Allan Saint-Maximin missed the final training session due to a back injury sustained during Sunday’s practice. His availability for the Lugano match remains uncertain, with Mourinho set to make a final decision. Another injury concern is Samet Akaydin, who has been training separately from the team.On the transfer front, Fenerbahçe continues to be active. Recent reports suggest the club is in talks with Manchester United for Brazilian midfielder Casemiro. This comes after the successful signing of Youssef En-Nesyri, a player Mourinho has reportedly been eyeing since his time at AS Roma. Meanwhile, Cengiz Ünder, who was left out of the Champions League squad, is attracting interest from Napoli, with a potential €15 million offer on the table.Looking ahead, if Fenerbahçe overcomes Lugano, they will face French Ligue 1 team Lille in the next qualifying round. The path to the Champions League group stage is challenging, with potential opponents in later rounds including Slavia Prague, Union St. Gilloise, and RB Salzburg.
Key points
- Fenerbahçe has completed preparations for their Champions League qualifier against Lugano.
- New signing Allan Saint-Maximin is doubtful for the match due to a back injury.
- The club is reportedly in talks with Manchester United for Casemiro.
- Napoli is showing interest in Cengiz Ünder with a potential €15 million offer.
Contradictions👾While some sources report Allan Saint-Maximin has a back injury, others mention a knee injury.
This discrepancy in injury details needs clarification.
