Fenerbahçe will host Konyaspor in the second week of the Süper Lig. Coach İsmail Kartal aims to erase the 2-1 loss to Gençlerbirliği and the 0-0 draw against Lyon by showcasing dominance on the field. Kartal plans to secure 3 points against Konyaspor, with whom Fenerbahçe has 22 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw in 25 meetings. Asensio will wear number 10, while Lukaku will enter in the last 30 minutes. Three players will be absent due to injury: Jayden Oosterwolde, Mert Günok, and Çağlar Söyüncü.
Kartal stated that he wants to repay the fans by winning the match against Konyaspor. “Play what suits us on the field and win the match,” he said, emphasizing that the team is superior in quality and play. In previous encounters between the two coaches, Kartal won three times, while Palut lost twice.
Historical record: 25 meetings with 22 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw. In 50 total meetings, 38 wins, 8 losses, 4 draws. Scored 131 goals and conceded 52. Has not lost to Konyaspor in the last 7 matches.
Kartal’s likely XI: Ederson, Semedo, Skriniar, Ake, Levent, Kante, Guendouzi, Greenwood, Asensio, Nene, Talisca. Konyaspor’s likely XI: Deniz, Andzouana, Adil, Awaziem, Masuaku, Mücahit, Jevtovic, Deniz, Bardhi, Colley, Muleka.
Asensio, who started as a substitute in the Olympique Lyon match, will play in the 10th position in today’s game. Lukaku, who entered in the 82nd minute against Lyon, will join the match in the last 30 minutes.
Fenerbahçe completed the preparations for the Konyaspor match at the Samandıra Can Bartu Facilities. The training session included tactical work and individual drills.
