On January 20th, Beijing time, the 20th round of the Turkish Super League saw Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce face off against Demir Sport away from home. The two teams drew 0-0 in the first half, but a substitution by Mourinho in the second half directly changed the course of the game, helping the team increase their attacking power and secure victory, narrowing the gap with Galatasaray. With a 4-0 win, Mourinho's strategic substitution saw Fenerbahce score four goals in 22 minutes, achieving four consecutive victories and closing the gap to the top by six points, while also praising Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Mourinho lined up in a 3142 formation for this match, with Egribayat in goal, Melkan, Jiku, and Milder as the three central defenders, Fred as the single holding midfielder, and four teammates in front of him: Kostic, Simanski, Kahveci, and Adin. Dzeko and Ennesri formed the double forward line. Fenerbahce's starting lineup was valued at 94 million euros, while the opponent's starting lineup was valued at 7.8 million euros. Despite Fenerbahce's superior strength, they struggled to break the deadlock. In the 56th minute of the game, Demir Sport player Balaci was sent off, giving Fenerbahce a numerical advantage. In the 66th minute, Mourinho's substitution proved decisive as he brought on Tadic to replace Adin, and it was Tadic's introduction that revitalized Fenerbahce's attack. In the 69th minute, Tadic assisted Ennesri to score, putting Fenerbahce ahead 1-0. In the 71st minute, Tadic once again connected with Ennesri, who scored his second goal. In the 74th minute, Ennesri assisted Dzeko to score,…

It's a pity that Li Yueyu's efficient performance was "overlooked," and the team had to stop at the round of 16 in the EuroCup Women! More than just the players' performance determines victory or defeat on the court; the arrangement of troops and tactics during the game and timely adjustments are also crucial. On January 16, in the second leg of the round of 16 playoffs for the 2024-2025 FIBA Women's European Club Cup, Galatasaray lost 56-87 away to Lyon ASVEL. In this match, Li Yueyu continued her efficient play, but unfortunately, she had few opportunities to show off, with good intentions to defeat the enemy, but alas, it was beyond her power. Looking back at the first leg at home, Galatasaray made a comeback to beat French Lyon ASVEL 77-72. In this match, as long as they didn't lose by more than 5 points, they could ensure qualification for the quarter-finals. Unexpectedly, they suffered a crushing defeat. In this game, Li Yueyu played for 22 minutes, shooting 3 out of 6, making 3 out of 4 free throws, scoring 9 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, 2 steals, and adding 1 block, which is quite efficient. However, her playing time was the least among the starters, and her number of shots was also at the bottom among the starters, which reflects to some extent her status in the team's tactical system and the team's strategy for using her. Although Li Yueyu has a certain dominance in the paint, the team's overall tactical arrangements and outside support were clearly insufficient, which prevented…

In the 19th round of the Turkish Super League, Fenerbahce, despite conceding a goal within the first minute, unleashed their firepower and completed a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory. After implementing new tactics, Mourinho's team has been on an unbeaten streak for four consecutive rounds. Although the new tactics have proven highly successful, it is unfortunate that the league leaders, Galatasaray, are not at the level of the Turkish Super League, leaving no room for Mourinho and Fenerbahce to catch up. Against Konyaspor, Mourinho once again employed the double striker tactic, which became a guarantee for scoring goals. During his tenure at Roma, Mourinho improved upon the traditional double striker tactic, fully utilizing the strengths of center forwards Abraham, Belotti, and Lukaku, which became the cornerstone of Roma's success. Back then, Roma's strongest aspect was their defense, something that the current Fenerbahce lacks. In Mourinho's second year at Roma, a 1-0 lead would essentially mean the end of the match. At the beginning of the season, En-Nesyri and Dzeko could only start separately, resulting in En-Nesyri struggling to find his scoring touch and being considered a flop. With Mourinho's help, En-Nesyri gradually rediscovered his scoring ability and regained confidence. Recently, Mourinho changed tactics, starting both En-Nesyri and Dzeko together, leading to great success with the double striker tactic. In this match, neither of the double strikers En-Nesyri nor Dzeko scored, but they played a key role in restraining the opponent's defense, which was crucial for the team's victory. En-Nesyri and Dzeko created countless opportunities for their teammates, ultimately relying on two…

Fenerbahçe successfully defeated Hatayspor with a score of 2-1 in the 18th round of the Turkish Super League. This victory was absolutely crucial for Fenerbahçe, especially given the current tense situation in the league. Despite Hatayspor being mired in the relegation zone, Mourinho's team did not let their guard down. Ultimately, En-Nesyri scored twice to save the day, helping Fenerbahçe secure these valuable three points. En-Nesyri's performance in this match was truly impressive. With a transfer fee close to 20 million euros, he had only managed to score one goal in his first 11 league matches after joining Fenerbahçe. This statistic was clearly disappointing and led the team and fans to question the value of this signing. However, En-Nesyri has now shattered external doubts with his brace, proving himself. It can be said that his contribution in this game, aside from helping the team secure all three points, also greatly stabilized Mourinho's position. This victory is not only significant for Fenerbahçe but also had an important impact on the leaderboard. Currently, Fenerbahçe has accumulated 39 points and remains firmly in second place in the league, with an 8-point gap from the top team, Galatasaray. Although the gap with Galatasaray is still considerable, if Fenerbahçe can maintain their recent form, especially by strengthening the squad through winter transfers, they definitely have a chance to catch up. The Turkish Super League consists of a total of 38 rounds, and an 8-point gap is not an insurmountable chasm. Overall, Mourinho's first year in the Turkish Super League has been challenging, particularly with Galatasaray's…

In this article, we discuss the recent performance of Chinese women's basketball player Li Yueyu in the Turkish Women's Basketball League (TBL). Li Yueyu, known as a pillar and dominant force in the paint for the Chinese national team, faced a challenging match where her team, Galatasaray, narrowly lost to Fenerbahce in a top-of-the-table clash. Despite starting the game and playing for 25 minutes, scoring 8 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and contributing with 3 assists and 3 blocks, her performance did not meet expectations given the high stakes of the game. During the match, Li Yueyu often moved up to set screens for her teammates, resulting in few successful possessions after the pick-and-roll. Her offensive efficiency was low, and she missed several close-range shots, leaving fans puzzled as to why she wasn't capitalizing on her strengths under the basket. Even though she played with a knee injury from a previous game against Ormanspor, the impact was minimal, and the European professional system typically doesn't allow severely injured players to play for extended periods. A critical moment came in the fourth quarter when the coach substituted Li Yueyu out, only to bring her back in the last 7 seconds to contest a free-throw rebound. This decision left fans questioning the coach's strategy, especially during a time when the team needed their star player's contribution. The root of the problem lies with Li Yueyu herself. Upon receiving the ball, her reaction suggested that she didn't fully embrace her role as a key player, often moving up to set screens instead of utilizing…

61-year-old Mourinho exploded in anger once again at a post-match press conference, directly attacking the entire Turkish Super League and the referees for their unfair treatment of his team, Fenerbahçe. This is something he has never witnessed in his 35-year football career, leaving him feeling "heartbroken" and powerless. The reason for his frustration stems from the recently concluded 18th round of the Turkish Super League, where Fenerbahçe won 2-1 at home against Hatayspor, securing all three points. However, they still trail the league leaders, Galatasaray, by a significant margin of 8 points. Given the stability and undefeated record of the reigning champions this season, it is proving to be an arduous task for Mourinho to help his team claim the Turkish Super League title. After the match, Mourinho engaged in a tirade during an interview with journalists, lambasting the Turkish Super League system, referees, and reporters: "My team played brilliantly, completely controlling the game and creating numerous opportunities, but the result was only 2-1. Under normal circumstances, we could have scored between 5 to 7 goals. Although we ultimately won the match, what can I say about the refereeing?" He then suggested that if Hatayspor were not playing against Fenerbahçe, perhaps only eight players would have been on the field for the away team. Everyone knows how to target us and how to play against us; this is a toxic league. In this match, the referee penalized Hatayspor seven times, resulting in only three yellow cards. However, in Mourinho's view: "At least three of their players should have been sent…