Fenerbahçe's Injury and Match Updates Amid Champions League Play
Fenerbahçe faces a significant injury scare as a star player had to leave training alone due to an injury. During the UEFA Champions League playoff match against Benfica, Fenerbahçe suffered a setback when Nelson Semedo was injured in the 17th minute and had to be substituted by Çağlar Söyüncü. Despite an early goal by Kerem Aktürkoğlu in the 35th minute, the match saw several controversial moments, including a disallowed Benfica goal for offside after VAR review and a canceled Benfica goal due to a foul. Fenerbahçe's lineup was affected by the injury, with Cenk Tosun missing from the squad and Cengiz Ünder filling in. The match, held at Benfica's Estadio de Luz, is crucial as Fenerbahçe aims to qualify for the Champions League group stage for the first time in 16 seasons, having last participated in the 2008-2009 season. The game is ongoing, with live updates indicating a tense contest. Meanwhile, Mourinho's team responded to transfer rumors involving Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Geny Catamo, emphasizing their focus on winning. Other transfer news includes updates on Mehdi Taremi's potential move to Inter and Galatasaray's negotiations for star players, including a €40 million defender and a French star, with some setbacks reported, such as a transfer rejection by an English club.
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