Fenerbahçe Coach İsmail Kartal's Mason Greenwood Decision Ahead of Roma Match
Head coach İsmail Kartal will field English star Mason Greenwood in a different position in the Champions League opening match against Roma.
As Fenerbahçe continues preparations for their first match against Roma after reaching the league phase in the UEFA Champions League following an 18-year hiatus, head coach İsmail Kartal's squad planning is becoming clear.
Roma Test in the Champions League
Fenerbahçe ended an 18-year drought by eliminating Lyon in the UEFA Champions League play-off round and is preparing to play its first match in the league phase.
The yellow-navy blue team will face Italian representative Roma at home in the opening fixture of the league phase.
Match Details and Broadcasting Information
The critical clash between Fenerbahçe and Roma will be played at Chobani Stadium and is set to captivate football fans.
The match will start on Thursday, September 10 at 19:45 and will be broadcast live to sports fans on TRT 1.
Special Role for Mason Greenwood
The coaching staff has made a special plan for English footballer Mason Greenwood, one of Fenerbahçe's notable transfers.
By decision of head coach İsmail Kartal, the 24-year-old player is planned to play in the number 10 position against Roma.
Tactical Changes and Squad Plan
Trusting Greenwood's shooting and dribbling abilities, the coaching staff aims to play the player in a free role behind the striker.
In line with this tactical move, changes are also expected in the wing rotation, with Oğuz likely to feature on the left wing and either Nene or Kerem on the right wing.
Notable Developments in the Team
Fenerbahçe player Ederson will make his return to the Champions League after two years with this match.
Additionally, a special photo shoot was held with the participation of head coach İsmail Kartal and the players as the yellow-navy blue team experiences the excitement of returning to the Champions League.