Starting XI taking shape for Beşiktaş ahead of Hradec Kralove match: Decision on center-backs at match time
As Beşiktaş prepares for the UEFA Europa League 3rd qualifying round, Vincenzo Italiano's plan for the Hradec Kralove match has largely taken shape.
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Beşiktaş continues its preparations for the match against Hradec Kralove, which will be played away on Thursday, August 6, in the UEFA Europa League 3rd qualifying round. The squad planned by head coach Vincenzo Italiano for the critical match has largely become clear for the Black and Whites.
Aiming to return from Czechia with an advantageous result, Beşiktaş is expected to have Alexander Nübel in goal. Amir Murillo is projected to start on the right side of the defense, with Rıdvan Yılmaz on the left.
THREE CANDIDATES FOR CENTER-BACK
According to the report on TRT Spor, the technical staff's preference for the center-back line will not be finalized until match time. Two players from among Emmanuel Agbadou, Tiago Djalo, and Emirhan Topçu are expected to feature in the starting XI.
In the midfield setup, Salih Özcan is planned to play in front of the defense. While Junior Olaitan and team captain Orkun Kökçü are expected to start in the center, Italiano's preferences in the attacking line have also become clear.
For the Black and Whites, Vaclav Cerny is expected to start on the right wing, and İlhan Fakılı on the left wing. It is stated that South Korean striker Hyeon-gyu Oh will be in the starting XI up front.
Although the majority of the starting XI for Beşiktaş has been finalized, the final choice in the center of the defense will be determined following evaluations to be made before the match.