Besiktas Head Coach Italiano Plans Rotation for Hoffenheim Match
The head coach of the black-and-white team is preparing to make changes to the squad for the UEFA Europa League match against Hoffenheim, also taking the upcoming Trabzonspor fixture into account.
Besiktas Head Coach Vincenzo Italiano plans to implement squad rotation ahead of the away match against Hoffenheim in the UEFA Europa League. The experienced manager aims to rest certain players with the Trabzonspor match on Monday, October 19, in mind.
Critical Turn in the Europa League
Besiktas will face Hoffenheim in Germany during the second matchday of the UEFA Europa League. The black-and-whites had managed to defeat Marseille 4-1 in their opening match of the tournament.
Trabzonspor Match Impact
Head Coach Vincenzo Italiano is also taking into account the tough away match against Trabzonspor in the league following the encounter with the German side. Accordingly, some changes to the starting eleven are planned.
Players to Be Rested and New Plans
The Italian manager is expected to bench captain Orkun Kokcu, Ridvan Yilmaz, and Tiago Djalo to rest them. Junior Olaitan, Kassoum Ouattara, and Emmanuel Agbadou are anticipated to find a chance in the starting eleven in place of these players.
Changes in the Forward Line
In the absence of the injured Vaclav Cerny, Ilhan Fakili will feature on the right wing. Leandro Trossard and Dusan Vlahovic are expected to start the match in the eleven, while Ernest Poku and Hyeongyu Oh may get playing time in the second half.