Besiktas' Squad Choices and Notes from the Hoffenheim Match

Besiktas Head Coach Vincenzo Italiano went for a wide rotation in the squad ahead of the Hoffenheim match, making six changes to the starting eleven from the Kocaelispor game. While some players were sidelined due to mandatory reasons as part of these moves, Salih Ozcan also took his place on the bench for the first time.

Wide Rotation Preference in the Squad

Besiktas Head Coach Vincenzo Italiano signed off on a striking rotation by making six changes at once to the starting eleven from the last league match against Kocaelispor. The Italian manager wrote Agbadou, Ouattara, Ndidi, Olaitan, Ilhan, and Oh into the starting eleven for the Hoffenheim clash.

Mandatory and Tactical Moves

While two of the six changes stemmed from mandatory situations, the other four players were included in the squad directly through the initiative of the head coach. Vlahovic, who suffered from a stomach ailment, and Cerny, who experienced an injury, were unable to play in this match.

Replacements for Missing Players

Oh was preferred in place of Vlahovic, who could not be brought to Germany, while Ilhan Fakili was assigned to duty in place of Cerny, who was injured in the Kocaelispor match. Within the scope of other rotation changes, Agbadou took the field instead of Djalo, and Ouattara instead of Ridvan.

Midfield and Attack Changes

In line with the preferences of Head Coach Vincenzo Italiano, different names also found chances in the midfield and offensive line. Ndidi took his place in the starting eleven instead of Salih Ozcan, and Olaitan instead of Miretti.

Salih Ozcan on the Bench for the First Time

Salih Ozcan, who has stepped onto the pitch in the starting eleven in all official matches played since the day he transferred to Besiktas, was drawn to the bench in this match. It was learned that the successful player was left on the bench for this fixture for resting purposes.

Intense Interest from Turkish Fans

The density of Turkish fans at the stadium where the match was played drew significant attention, and the black-and-white team was supported as if they were playing at home. It was observed that Turkish fans occupied the stadium in numbers many times over the allocated seats.

Watched Side by Side with German Stands

Turkish football fans, who purchased tickets from German citizens, followed the match side by side with Hoffenheim supporters. A dense black-and-white crowd formed in areas outside the away stand as well.