Vincenzo Italiano's decision regarding Orkun Kökçü for the Kasımpaşa match

Orkun Kökçü, who was injured during Beşiktaş's UEFA Europa League match against Hoffenheim and missed the last two fixtures, has expressed a desire to take the field in the Kasımpaşa match, but the coaching staff and medical team are reluctant to take any risks.

While the treatment of Orkun Kökçü—who was injured in the Europa League match against Hoffenheim and missed the matches against Trabzonspor and Crystal Palace—continues, it has been claimed that the national footballer wants to take the field in Sunday's away match against Kasımpaşa. However, head coach Vincenzo Italiano and the medical staff do not plan to play the 25-year-old player before he is fully ready, against the risk of the injury recurring, and are prioritizing the captain's long-term health. Additionally, in the black-and-white team, Fabio Miretti, who injured his right shoulder in the Crystal Palace match, is expected to be sidelined for approximately 1.5 months.