Financial crisis and withdrawal claims from Europe at Besiktas's opponent Marseille
It has been revealed that Olympique Marseille, who will face Besiktas, considered withdrawing from the Europa League at the beginning of the season due to financial difficulties and a thin squad.
As Besiktas prepares to host Olympique Marseille in their opening UEFA Europa League match, it has been learned that the French team seriously considered withdrawing from the tournament at the start of the season due to financial crisis and a thin squad.
Preparations for Besiktas and Marseille Match
Having made a good start in the Super Lig, Besiktas will host French representative Olympique Marseille this evening in their opening UEFA Europa League match. The match will be officiated by Italian referee Andrea Colombo and broadcast live on TRT 1.
French Press Assessment of the Squad
L'Equipe newspaper stated that Marseille faces a tough fixture in the Europa League due to their limited squad and failure to make new transfers. It was expressed that coach Bruno Genesio has limited resources at his disposal.
Genesio's Istanbul Memories
Recalling the quarter-final match they played against Besiktas in 2017 while at the helm of Lyon, Bruno Genesio expressed that he cannot forget the intense noise left in his ears by the atmosphere at Tüpraş Stadium.
Opportunity May Arise for Academy Players
So Foot newspaper wrote that financial difficulties and a lack of transfers could pave the way for young players at Marseille, and in this direction, names from the academy such as Kelyann Bezahaf, Nouhoum Kamissoko, Alexi Koum, and Antoine Valero could be utilized.
Allegations of a Plan to Withdraw from Europe
According to a report by Onze Mondial, Marseille seriously put voluntary withdrawal from the Europa League on the table at the beginning of the season due to the risk of penalties from UEFA, a thin squad, and the pressure of a congested match schedule.
Vlahovic's Return for the Black-Whites
At Besiktas, Dusan Vlahovic, whose suspension has ended following the Fenerbahce derby, will regain his jersey and will be one of coach Vincenzo Italiano's most important trumps in the offensive line.