Beşiktaş has released a statement regarding the health status of defender Ümit Akdağ. The black-and-white club reported that a fracture was detected in the 23-year-old footballer's right hand.
According to the information provided by the club, a non-displaced metacarpal fracture was identified in Akdağ's right hand. Treatment for the player has been initiated by the Beşiktaş medical team.
Due to this injury, Ümit Akdağ will be unable to play in the Başakşehir match. It was reported that the possibility of the young defender taking the field the following week with a special bandage is being evaluated.
Akdağ had previously made headlines during the Crystal Palace match, where he started in the first 11 for the first time in a Beşiktaş jersey. The footballer, who received a red card in the 78th minute of the UEFA Europa League match, had left his team with 10 men.
On the Beşiktaş side, Akdağ's recovery process will be closely monitored in terms of defensive rotation. The player's return date to the pitch will become clear based on the progress of his treatment.
News Source: 12punto
