Beşiktaş coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has shaken things up for the return leg against Lausanne in the UEFA Conference League play-off! After a 1-1 draw away, Solskjaer has made three changes to the starting XI.
Solskjaer's Tactical Tweaks
Mert Günok, Jonas Svensson, and Taylan Bulut get the nod, replacing Ersin Destanoğlu, David Jurasek, and Milot Rahica. Youngster Taylan Bulut makes his first start for the club, giving the home crowd at Tüpraş Stadyumu a chance to see the new signing in action. Bulut previously featured for 6 minutes in Switzerland and 5 minutes against Eyüpspor in the Süper Lig.
Absent Players
Amir Hadziahmetovic and Al Musrati are out of the squad due to ongoing transfer negotiations. Keny Arroyo is also missing, with Solskjaer citing disciplinary reasons. "Beşiktaş has standards on and off the field. Everyone needs to adhere to that. If players don't make the right decisions, we have to make decisions for the good of the team," Solskjaer explained.
Big Screen Bonanza in Cide!
For fans who can't make it to the stadium, Cide Municipality is hosting a public viewing of the match at Atatürk Özgürlük ve Gençlik Parkı. A large LED screen will be set up for residents to watch the game together. The municipality encourages all football fans to come and enjoy the thrilling encounter. The match will be broadcast live on Thursday, August 28th, at 20:00.
- Beşiktaş Starting XI: Mert Günok - Jonas Svensson, Gabriel Paulista, Felix Uduokhai - Taylan Bulut, Orkun Kökçü, Wilfred Ndidi, Emirhan Topçu, Rafa Silva, Joao Mario - Tammy Abraham
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