Beşiktaş's squad for the match against Danish representative Midtjylland in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round has been announced. The Black and Whites will look to protect their advantage in the away leg following their 1-0 victory at home in the first match.
The match to be played at the MCH Arena will start at 20:00 TSI. The match will be broadcast live on S Sport. English referee John Brooks will officiate the match; Brooks will be assisted by Neil Davies and Nick Greenhalgh.
NAMES IN THE SQUAD
The following players are included in the squad announced for Beşiktaş's trip to Midtjylland:
Nübel, Doğan, Emre, Amir, Salih, Rashica, Kartal Kayra, Oh, Ouattara, Agbadou, Olaitan, Cerny, Taylan, Mustafa, İlhan, Rıdvan, Djalo, Emirhan, Yasin, Murillo, Cumali, Ozan, Ahmet Sami, and Semih.
There are 3 players missing for the Black and Whites ahead of the second leg. Leandro Trossard, who is on leave, Felix Uduokhai, who is suspended due to a red card, and Wilfred Ndidi, who has been diagnosed with an ankle injury, will not be able to play in this match.
QUALIFICATION SCENARIOS
Beşiktaş will advance to the 3rd qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League with any win or draw against Midtjylland. A one-goal victory for the Danish team will send the match to extra time. A victory by two or more goals for Midtjylland would mean Beşiktaş's elimination from the Europa League at this stage.
If the Black and Whites advance, they will face the winner of the Hradec Kralove-Tromsö tie in the 3rd qualifying round. In the first leg, Czech representative Hradec Kralove defeated Norwegian side Tromsö 1-0 away from home.
If Beşiktaş is eliminated by Midtjylland, their European journey will continue in the Conference League 3rd qualifying round. In this scenario, their opponent will be the winner of the Bohemian-Ballkani tie. Irish representative Bohemian won the first match 2-1.
News Source: 12punto
