Güntekin Onay Criticizes Beşiktaş Manager Vincenzo Italiano Over Rotation
Evaluating Beşiktaş's tactical choices following the defeat against Alanyaspor, sports writer Güntekin Onay criticized manager Italiano's rotation preferences and stated that such losses must be avoided for the championship race.
Following Beşiktaş's 1-0 defeat to Alanyaspor in the second week of the Süper Lig, manager Vincenzo Italiano's squad selections and rotation decisions were harshly criticized by sports writer Güntekin Onay. Onay drew attention to the black-and-white team's poor performance in front of goal and lack of harmony in defense.
Sharp Reaction to Rotation Decisions
Criticizing the squad changes made after the midweek match against Kauno Zalgiris, Güntekin Onay stated that he did not find it right to start Amir Murillo and Junior Olaitan on the bench. Onay argued that these choices negatively affected the team's playing system.
Forward Line and the Vlahovic Preference
Finding Beşiktaş's scoring tally of only one goal in two league matches insufficient, Onay questioned the absence of Dusan Vlahovic in the starting eleven. He expressed that after the Serbian striker was brought onto the pitch, the team became more productive in attack and found scoring chances.
Defensive Harmony and Championship Goal
Stating that constant changes in the defensive line disrupted harmony within the team, Onay emphasized that the Beşiktaş management should remind manager Italiano that such away matches must be won. He added that losses of this kind would jeopardize the championship race.