Fenerbahce upbeat after weekend victory!.......
Fenerbahce coming off confidence-boosting weekend win ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match in Istanbul.
Fenerbahce made a poor start to the season, losing four of its first seven games under new manager Luis Aragones, who led Spain to the European Championship title in June. But the club beat Kocaelispor 3-2 on Saturday with an injury-time goal from Semih Senturk, to relieve some of the pressure on Aragones.
"Of course, I am not pleased with the game we played in the first half," Aragones said. "I think the atmosphere at the Champions League will be different."
Fenerbahce defender Roberto Carlos vowed that the team could turn things around in the Champions League.
"We've beaten Chelsea at home (last season). The atmosphere in Kadikoy is always different," the former Brazil defender was quoted as saying by newspaper Hurriyet on Monday. "This time, we will make it up to the fans that we have upset."
Fenerbahce could be without injured midfielder Gokhan Gonul, but the club is also upbeat after its first away win in the Turkish Turkcell Super league this season on Saturday.
On the other hand, Arsenal,have defensive worries ahead of their Champions League Group G tie against Fenerbahce in Istanbul on Tuesday.
Centre-back Kolo Toure has been ruled out after twisting shoulder ligaments in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Everton.
Captain William Gallas (hamstring) and Bacary Sagna (knee) are carrying injuries sustained on international duty last week and are also unavailable after missing the match against the Toffees.
However, midfielder Samir Nasir has shaken off a knock picked up against the Merseysiders and Nicklas Bendtner (ankle) and Johan Djourou (head) both return after being absent at the weekend.
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