Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 18 Aug 2026
Fenerbahce face Lyon test with new stars
Lukaku may miss his debut as Fenerbahce host Lyon in a crucial European qualifier.
Fenerbahçe
team
Match
Fenerbahce v Lyon, Tuesday 8pm
Lukaku status
Unlikely to be fit, sat out Saturday's defeat
New signings
Greenwood, Aké added to squad
Lyon aim
Champions League first time since 2019-20
What happened. Fenerbahce, boosted by new signings including Lukaku, face Lyon in a European qualifier, but Lukaku is unlikely to play due to fitness.
- Lukaku missed Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Genclerbirligi.
- Fenerbahce squad also includes Kanté, Asensio, Ederson.
- Coach Ismail Kartal begins his fourth spell.
“This beautiful country is a second home to me.”
— Romelu Lukaku
A loss would be a poor start for Kartal's fourth tenure and hurt Fenerbahce's European hopes.
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