In the Trendyol Süper Lig, Beşiktaş faced Gençlerbirliği in a challenging match at Tüpraş Stadium. Head coach Sergen Yalçın made three changes to the starting lineup compared to the previous match against Galatasaray. These tactical adjustments reflected the team’s strategy heading into this crucial game.
Match Overview and Key Changes
The starting eleven for Beşiktaş included Mert Günok, Jonas Svensson, Tiago Djalo, Emirhan Topçu, Rıdvan Yılmaz, Wilfred Ndidi, Orkun Kökçü, Cengiz Ünder, Rafa Silva, Vaclav Cerny, and Tammy Abraham. On the bench were Ersin Destanoğlu, Gabriel Paulista, Milot Rashica, Salih Uçan, Felix Uduokhai, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz, Jota Silva, David Jurasek, Devrim Şahin, and Mustafa Hekimoğlu.
Significant Player Changes
- Jonas Svensson replaced Gökhan Sazdağı, who was suspended, marking his return to the starting lineup after two matches.
- Cengiz Ünder made his debut in the starting eleven after recovering from injury, taking the place of El Bilal Toure.
- Rıdvan Yılmaz played from the start for the first time this season, stepping in as left-back.
Rıdvan Yılmaz’s Comeback
Notably, Rıdvan Yılmaz made his first appearance as a starter after a significant gap of 1,259 days at Tüpraş Stadium. Previously, he played against Fenerbahçe on May 8, 2022, before his transfer to Rangers. His return to Beşiktaş reflects the team’s commitment to developing its own talents.
Player Highlights
- Cengiz Ünder has already contributed one goal this season and is eager to make a mark with Beşiktaş.
- Jonas Svensson stepped up in his role, demonstrating resilience after a brief absence from the field.
The Beşiktaş squad is striving to improve their standings in the league by making strategic adjustments. With new talents like Cengiz Ünder and seasoned players like Rıdvan Yılmaz stepping up, the future looks promising for Beşiktaş.
