After appointing José Mourinho as head coach, Fenerbahce signed Aston Villa defenders Douglas Luiz and Diego Carlos. The Turkish club is reportedly also targeting AS Roma defender Mario Hermoso to strengthen their backline. The club currently rank second in the Süper Lig, six points behind Galatasaray.
José’s squad defeated Adana DS 4-0 last weekend, with goals from Tosun and Džeko, while En-Nesyri scored a brace. Mourinho arrived late to the post-match press conference and humorously explained the reason, “The food was good. The kebab was excellent.”
Since Mourinho’s arrival, the team’s performances have been inconsistent. Although the team has secured 14 wins, two losses have made the crucial difference. José’s squad lost to Galatasaray in late September and Besiktas in early December. Given the significance of these Turkish rivalries, these defeats have been a major setback for José.
Mourinho’s Europa League record mirrors his domestic form. Twente held Fenerbahce to a 1-1 draw, while Fenerbahce lost 3-1 to AZ. At the same time, his men defeated Slavia Praha and held Manchester United to a draw (1-1).
Key players Rodrigo Becão, Jayden Oosterwolde, and Allan Saint-Maximin remain sidelined with injuries, further limiting options.
Historically one of France’s top teams, Olympique Lyonnais have faced tough times over the past year, even spending a brief period in the relegation zone. They’re currently 6th in Ligue 1, which would qualify them for the UEFA Conference League.
After a 2-1 loss to Brest in their second match of the year, L’OL were eliminated from the French Cup by Bourgoin. Following a 2-2 draw after 120 minutes, Bourgoin triumphed 4-2 in the penalty shootout.
Lyon was held to a draw by 8th-placed Toulouse in last weekend’s game, despite dominating possession and scoring eleven shots. They were often dominant in transition but found it challenging to make the last move in the penalty box.
Despite dominating possession with over 60%, OL managed only 0.74 xG compared to Toulouse’s 1.23.
According to L’Équipe, the board has decided to hire additional mental health experts, recognizing the players’ need for psychological support.
Bet hereDespite Lyon’s prestige and their presence in a stronger league, Fenerbahce are considered favourites for this match. The atmospheres in Turkey’s most important clubs have become famous, especially when Fenerbahce drew with Manchester United.
While several Fenerbahce players are over 30 and nearing the twilight of their careers, they’ve consistently demonstrated their quality this season. With Olympique caring more about Ligue 1, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Jose Mourinho’s team winning the game.
At 38, Edin Džeko remains Mourinho’s preferred striker in the box. In the Süper Lig, Džeko has tallied 10 goals and 2 assists in 19 appearances.
With Olympique Lyonnais’ defence conceding 22 goals in 18 matches, Džeko could capitalize on opportunities to score.
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