Fenerbahçe Faces Aston Villa in Crucial Europa League Match
Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium is set to host a thrilling Europa League encounter between Fenerbahçe and Aston Villa on Thursday, January 22nd. The match, kicking off at 20:45 local time, will be broadcast live on TRT 1 and covered with live updates on fanatik.com.tr. This promises to be a captivating contest as both teams vie for crucial points in Group E.
Domenico Tedesco’s Pre-Match Thoughts
Fenerbahçe manager Domenico Tedesco expressed his enthusiasm for the challenge ahead. “We always want these kinds of matches, and we enjoy them. My team is ready. We haven’t been able to include Musaba and Mateo in the squad yet, but those who are in the lineup are very eager and motivated. We want to give our best against this team. We want to be a top-level team and embrace this challenge.”
Tedesco also addressed concerns regarding Talisca’s fitness, stating, “We need to rest Talisca, it’s not just about the fixture congestion. He’s returning from injury, having suffered a calf muscle injury in December. We felt the best decision was to have him on the bench, where he could potentially come on. We also have an important match against Göztepe in three days, so we’re taking things step by step.”.
Confirmed Lineups
Fenerbahçe XI:
- Ederson
- Semedo
- Skriniar
- Oosterwolde
- M. Müldür
- İsmail
- Alvarez
- Nene
- Asensio
- Kerem
- Talisca
Aston Villa XI:
Lineup information not fully available at the time of writing.
Current Form & Standings
Fenerbahçe has secured 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their 6 Europa League matches, accumulating 11 points and currently sitting in 12th place. Aston Villa, on the other hand, boasts an impressive record of 5 wins and 1 loss, with 15 points, placing them among the top three point-scorers in the first six weeks of the competition.
Fenerbahçe’s Europa League History
Fenerbahçe has a rich history in the Europa League (formerly the UEFA Cup), having participated in 154 matches. Their record stands at 67 wins, 47 losses, and 40 draws, with 217 goals scored and 192 conceded. This match represents another opportunity to add to their impressive European legacy.
Aston Villa Injury Updates
Aston Villa will be without Emiliano Martinez, Boubacar Camara, Jhon McGinn, Allyson, and Ross Barkley for this crucial encounter.
Where to Watch
Catch all the action live on TRT 1 in Turkey. For live text updates and analysis, visit fanatik.com.tr.
Source: Fanatik
