Key Insights from Beşiktaş vs. Kayserispor Match
In the 18th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Beşiktaş faced Kayserispor at Tüpraş Stadium. The match saw significant tactical changes by head coach Sergen Yalçın, who made three alterations to the starting lineup from the last Turkish Cup match.
Beşiktaş Starting Lineup Against Kayserispor
Beşiktaş took to the field with the following first eleven:
- Ersin Destanoğlu
- Gökhan Sazdağı
- Felix Uduokhai
- Emirhan Topçu
- Rıdvan Yılmaz
- Kartal Kayra Yılmaz
- Orkun Kökçü
- Milot Rashica
- Vaclav Cerny
- El Bilal Toure
- Tammy Abraham
The substitutes included Emre Bilgin, Emir Yaşar, Salih Uçan, Cengiz Ünder, Taylan Bulut, Jota Silva, Devrim Şahin, Ahmet Sami Bircan, Ali Pağda, and Mustafa Erhan Hekimoğlu.
Tactical Changes and Player Insights
Yalçın’s three changes included:
- Gökhan Sazdağı replacing Taylan Bulut at right-back.
- Emirhan Topçu starting due to the suspension of Tiago Djalo.
- Orkun Kökçü returning to the starting eleven in place of Demir Ege Tıknaz.
This match marked the first appearance for youth players Ahmet Sami Bircan (18) and Ali Pağda (17) in a matchday squad for Beşiktaş. Both were on the bench for the game.
Club Initiatives and Fan Engagement
Before the match, Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı met with students who received commendation certificates in the first semester. This gathering took place at Tüpraş Stadium ahead of the Kayserispor encounter.
Despite the significance of the match, the turnout from fans was disappointing. Many seats remained vacant, signaling a lack of interest from the black-and-white supporters.
This match not only showcased the adjustments in Beşiktaş’s strategy but also highlighted the integration of young talent within the team, as they aim to enhance their performance in the Trendyol Süper Lig.
