Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published on Wednesday, 04 March 2026, 19:44 / Updated on Wednesday, 04 March 2026 19:52
Medical problems for Domenico Tedesco, coach of Fenerbahce, FCSB's former opponent in the Europa League. The team from Turkey met the champion of Romania at the end of January, in the last match of the group stage, the duel ended with the score 1-1, although the red-blues dominated the game.
The technician was urgently hospitalized due to a severe infection, and was later diagnosed with pneumonia.
Fenerbahce issued a statement: “It is ongoing”
The 40-year-old coach ended up in hospital earlier this week after complaining of symptoms of a serious respiratory infection. The situation caused concern among supporters, but the Turkish club later issued an official statement to clarify the situation.
“The treatment of our technical director, Domenico Tedesco, due to the serious infection contracted, is ongoing“, Fenerbahce said.
After receiving medical care, Tedesco was discharged and continues his recovery at home in Istanbul. However, he will not be able to sit on the bench in the next period.
Tedesco will miss the Turkish Cup match
Due to his health condition, Tedesco will miss the important match in the Turkish Cup scheduled for Wednesday. The team will be led from the sideline by the second Zeki Murat Gole, notes The Sun. His absence also explains the absence from the last championship match, the 2-2 draw with Antalyaspor.
The club has not yet announced an exact date for the technician's return to the field, but treatment continues and his condition is being closely monitored, according to the quoted source.
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Domenico Tedesco took over at Fenerbahce in September after the departure of Jose Mourinho. Since his installation, the Istanbul side have averaged over two points per game in the 36 games with the Italian on the bench.
