Italiano Makes His Decision on Orkun Kökçü for the Kasımpaşa Match
Orkun Kökçü's return to the pitch at Beşiktaş remains uncertain as he continues treatment for a sole and heel injury. Head coach Vincenzo Italiano has said he will not play his captain until he is fully recovered.
The return to action of Orkun Kökçü, who is undergoing treatment at Beşiktaş for an injury to the sole of his foot and the heel area, remains uncertain. Head coach Vincenzo Italiano has decided not to play his captain until he is fully recovered.
The international midfielder did not take part in training after returning from a two-day leave. For this reason, he is reported to be unlikely to feature in the away match against Kasımpaşa. The medical team provides a report on Orkun's condition every day.
Italiano rejected the player's request to play even briefly in the Başakşehir match, in order to avoid taking risks. The coach said he wants to see his captain on the pitch once he is fully ready.
With Orkun absent, Italiano has rebuilt the midfield setup and plans to give Wilfred Ndidi and Junior Olaitan a chance as a pair. Orkun, who has stood out this season with 5 goals and 4 assists, is being replaced by Olaitan, who scored in the last Başakşehir match and has drawn attention.
This season Olaitan has 2 goals and 7 assists, matching his captain's total of goal contributions, and has earned the coach's trust. Who Italiano will include in the squad for the Kasımpaşa match is a matter of curiosity.
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