Italiano explains Miretti injury: shoulder problem

In Matchday 3 of the UEFA Europa League, Beşiktaş drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace at home. Head coach Vincenzo Italiano shared his assessment at the post-match press conference.

Italiano congratulated his players and described the squad situation. He said they took the field with a team in which four players had barely received any minutes, and noted that such rotation can sometimes create problems. He said they made a good start in the first half but lost their tempo in the second. Despite conceding goals, he said the team reacted well, and he stressed the importance of taking points after going down to ten men.

The head coach reminded that they remain unbeaten in Europe and said this run must continue. Italiano said the risk of injury in the squad has increased with the congested fixture schedule, and confirmed that Miretti was injured in this match. He also recalled that Orkun Kökçü was injured in the Hoffenheim match last week.

Italiano revealed that Miretti suffered a shoulder injury. The head coach said the player may be out of action for a few weeks, that he will not be available for the Başakşehir match, and that he hopes the injury will be short-term.