Fenerbahçe vs Çorum FK: Muriqi expected to start

Emre Belözoğlu is considering Vedat Muriqi up front against Çorum FK, according to Milliyet. The three-man midfield could also be retained.

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Mirat Haber

09/11/2026 03:40

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Vedat Muriqi is expected to lead Fenerbahçe’s attack against Çorum FK in their first match under Emre Belözoğlu. According to Milliyet, Belözoğlu plans to start Muriqi rather than Romelu Lukaku. The report also outlines his likely choices in defence and midfield.

Key points ahead of the match

Ederson is expected to start in goal.
Archie Brown’s suspension is expected to prompt a change in defence.
Muriqi is identified as the team’s leading league scorer with 7 goals.

Why is Muriqi expected to get the nod up front?

Milliyet reports that Vedat Muriqi has moved ahead of Romelu Lukaku in the pecking order after scoring the winning goal. According to the report, Muriqi features in Belözoğlu’s planned starting line-up against Çorum FK. With 7 league goals, he is identified as the team’s leading scorer. This is a report on the coaching staff’s preparations, rather than an announced matchday line-up.

What the likely line-up means for supporters

For supporters following the match, Archie Brown’s absence through suspension is the key factor in defence. Under the plan reported by Milliyet, the back four is expected to comprise Nelson Semedo, Milan Skriniar, Emanuel Oppong and Levent Mercan. These are the defenders named in the projected line-up, not a confirmed matchday selection.

In midfield, the three-man setup used against Liverpool could be retained. N’Golo Kante, Matteo Guendouzi and İsmail Yüksek are expected to play together. The reported plan points to keeping the structure from the previous match rather than introducing a new formation in midfield.