Besiktas faces Lausanne in a critical UEFA Conference League playoff match. Besiktas has shown strong form recently, winning their last three official matches across European and domestic competitions. This includes victories against St. Patrick’s in both legs of the Conference League third qualifying round and a league win against Eyupspor.
Squad News:
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that new signings Wilfred Ndidi and Taylan Bulut are included in the UEFA list. Ernest Muci is doubtful due to an injury, while Mustafa Hekimoglu is ruled out. David Jurasek’s status will be confirmed before the match.
Probable Starting XI (4-2-3-1 Formation):
Historical Context:
Besiktas has a rich history in European competitions, with 256 matches played. Their overall record stands at 97 wins, 49 draws, and 110 losses, scoring 347 goals and conceding 393.
Coach's Strategy:
Solskjaer plans to adapt to the synthetic turf by playing a faster game. He aims to impose Besiktas’s style on Lausanne, forcing them to adapt.