Orkun Kökçü's Return Match Revealed

Beşiktaş captain Orkun Kökçü, who has been unable to play in the last three official matches due to injury, is still undergoing treatment. The black-and-whites' medical staff is taking a cautious approach to the national team player's return to the pitch.

During the international break, the 25-year-old player experienced pain from a crack in his toe. Examination revealed a partial plantar fascia tear in the sole of his right foot and traumatic separation of the heel fat pad. The player last appeared in the Hoffenheim match. The medical staff does not favor Orkun Kökçü returning before he has fully recovered. The aim is to prevent the injury from recurring and to make sure no more serious problem arises for the rest of the season, which requires treatment to be completed in full.

According to a report by HT Spor, Orkun Kökçü is considered unlikely to play in the Kasımpaşa match on Sunday, 1 November. He is expected to be in the squad for the UEFA Europa League match against Celtic at the earliest, and in the best-case scenario.

The coaching staff will base its decision on the report prepared by the medical team regarding the captain's return. The date of his return will become clearer depending on developments in his treatment.