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Fenerbahçe Adds Romelu Lukaku to UEFA Squad for Lyon Playoff
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Fenerbahçe Adds Romelu Lukaku to UEFA Squad for Lyon Playoff

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Fenerbahçe has added striker Romelu Lukaku to its UEFA Champions League playoff squad.
  • The Turkish club removed Sidiki Cherif from the list.
  • Fenerbahçe will face Lyon in the playoff round, with the first leg on August 18th.

Fenerbahçe has officially included Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku in its squad for the upcoming UEFA Champions League playoff stage. The Turkish club is set to face French side Lyon in this crucial qualifying round.

The addition of Lukaku, a high-profile signing, signals Fenerbahçe's ambition in the Champions League. The club also made a corresponding move by removing Sidiki Cherif from the UEFA list. This roster adjustment is critical as teams finalize their squads for European competitions.

Fenerbahçe's submitted squad for the Lyon match includes a robust lineup across all positions. Notable players listed include goalkeepers Tarık Çetin and Ederson, defenders like Çağlar Söyüncü and Nathan Ake, midfielders such as İsmail Yüksek, Matteo Guendouzi, İrfan Can Kahveci, and N'Golo Kante, and forwards including Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Marco Asensio, and now Romelu Lukaku.

The first leg of the playoff tie against Lyon is scheduled for August 18th at Fenerbahçe's home ground. The return match will take place on August 26th in France. The winner of this tie will secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League league stage.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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